Need Help Iding 2 Indo-Parthian (?) Coins

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Archraz Pillar of the Community United States 3499 Posts	Posted 09/14/2019 9:48 pm Hi everyone. I need some help IDing two small coins (one silver and one copper), which I believe to be Indo-Parthian. The first is silver, is 15mm in diameter, and 1.38g. The Second is copper, 13mm in diameter, and 1.58g. Any help with these two worn coins would be appreciated! Thanks. Edited by Archraz 09/14/2019 9:49 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7067 Posts	Posted 09/14/2019 10:31 pm I believe these may both be Indo-Scythian issues of Azes. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 09/14/2019 11:15 pm Yes Indo-Scythian and most likely Azes. Report this Post to the Staff
Archraz Pillar of the Community United States 3499 Posts	Posted 09/14/2019 11:18 pm Bob L & echizento - Thanks! that definitely puts me on the right track. However, it does look as though most of the coins listed on wildwinds for Azes are larger denomination bronze and silver coins. I'm not seeing much in the 13-15mm range in either bronze or silver. Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7067 Posts	Posted 09/14/2019 11:55 pm Wildwinds does not provide a complete catalog for many varieties/emissions. It would be a mistake to think they provide a complete picture. Coinindia has a 14 mm Azes "drachm" (could it be a fractional?) and Grifterrec has a number of them listed between 13 and 15 mm and less than 2 gm, with one as light as 1.11 gm. Report this Post to the Staff
Kushanshah Pillar of the Community United States 1554 Posts	Posted 09/15/2019 12:18 am There are many varieties but here is a typical Azes drachm with Zeus reverse. The lighter weight of your coins is not unexpected in this state of preservation. Despite appearance, both coins likely have a similar (low) silver content. https://www.zeno.ru/showphoto.php?photo=204970 Edited by Kushanshah 09/15/2019 12:30 am Report this Post to the Staff
Archraz Pillar of the Community United States 3499 Posts	Posted 09/15/2019 03:10 am Bob L & Kushanshah - Great! Thanks for the additional help. Report this Post to the Staff
Seeker55 Pillar of the Community United States 636 Posts	Posted 09/15/2019 12:55 pm I agree, these do look like the Azes II silver drachm, Zeus left reverse, shown second from the bottom at http://coinindia.com/galleries-azes2.html Report this Post to the Staff
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