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I have three coins here. They were in a mixed batch of mostly Kushan and Baktrian coins, so my guess is that is the first place to start. I could not match images for these 3: #1, weight is 8.8 grams, diameter 24 mm. The colour looks like base silver:   #2: weighs 1.8 grams, diameter is 15 mm. It appears to be a copper alloy:   #3: weighs 3.2 grams and the diameter is 19 mm. It has no discernible legend. It also appears to be a copper alloy.   |
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Coins 1 and 2 are Indo-Scythian and both appear to be Azes II, though several other kings used this style and it's a bit difficult to tell them apart without a clear legend. The third coin appears to be Nezak Hun.
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None of these are Kushan. The first two are either Indo-Scythian or Indo-Parthian...perhaps Azes II? Echizento will pin it down, I'm sure. He knows these coins well. Last looks Hunnic...Perhaps a trident crown type Hephthalite drachm? Could really use a closeup of the reverse on that one. This might be a starting point: http://grifterrec.rasmir.com/huns/huns4.html |
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appear to be Azes II Ah! Beat me by a matter of seconds! |
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Well, coin forum, you did it again! Thanks so much!
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@Bob L, I followed your link for image #3, and it appears to be a close match to this type: Gobl. Hunnen Em. 227. The numismatics of this era appear to be in dire need of a comprehensive study, if such a thing is possible.
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Gobl Hunnen Em. 227. I agree. |
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First is a Tetradrachm of Azes, second is a Drachm. Not something you typically find in lots; Azes tets tend to go for about $40-50 in this shape, drachms for about $10-20.
The Hun drachm I believe is Nezak; Hepthalite and Alchon used better silver, and Kidarite copied Kushan/Gupta coins. Again, not a typical "lot" coin, since I have never seen a Hunnic anything sell for less than $20.
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Posted 12/04/2016 7:58 pm
