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The Yuezhi rulers of Northwestern Bactria, Pre- Kushan Empire, Sapadbizes (c. 130 BCE to 90 BCE), Silver Hemidrachm weighing 1.50 grams. Obv: Features a helmeted bust facing right with the Greek inscription. Rev: Lion standing right, with a tamgha of a hill and crescent above, flanked by Greek inscriptions: NANAIA on both sides (ODH#516). Sapadbizes was succeeded by Kujula Kadaphises (90-50 BCE), and it is believed that Sapadbizes laid the foundation for the Kushan Empire. Very Fine+, Rare

Kushan Empire, Heraios (c. 100 AD), Silver Obol, Weight: 0.60 grams, Obv: Diademed bust of King Heraios facing right, Rev: A soldier standing right, holding a wreath, Greek Legend (left and right): Translation: "Heraios, son of Koppanus." This inscription confirms the ruler

Kushanas

Kushana Empire,

Indo-Scythians, Azilises (c. 85-45 BCE), Silver Tetradrachm, Weight: 8.60 grams, Obverse: Armored king advancing right on horseback with lowered spear. Reverse: Kharoshthi legend Maharajasa rajarajasa mahatasa Ayalishasa ("Of Great King, King of Kings Azilises the Great"). Goddess standing left, holding lotus and filleted palm branch. Monogram to left. Kharoshthi letter to left and right. Mint: Uncertain, possibly in the Paropamisadai or western Gandhara. Reference: ISCH 2, 52T, 56T, ODH# 568, Very Fine+, Rare King

Indo-Scythians, Azes (c. 58-12 BCE), Silver Tetradrachm, Weight: 9.50 grams, Obv: Armored Scythian king advancing right on horseback, holding elephant goad. Kharoshthi letter to right. Rev: Kharoshthi legend Maharajasa rajarajasa mahatasa Ayasa ("Of Great King, King of Kings Azes the Great"). Athena standing right, holding spear and shield, and making benediction gesture. Monogram to left and right. Mint: Uncertain, possibly in western Gandhara. Reference: ISCH 2, 98T, ODH# 637, Rare Control Mark, Almost Uncirculated.

Indo-Scythians, Azes (c. 58-12 BCE), Silver Tetradrachm, Weight: 9.90 grams, Obv: Armored Scythian king advancing right on horseback, holding elephant goad. Kharoshthi letter to right. Rev: Kharoshthi legend Maharajasa rajarajasa mahatasa Ayasa ("Of Great King, King of Kings Azes the Great"). Athena standing right, holding spear and shield, and making benediction gesture. Monogram to left and right. Mint: Uncertain, possibly in western Gandhara. Reference: ISCH 2, 98T, ODH# 637, Rare Control Mark, Almost Uncirculated.

Indo-Parthian, Abdagases I (c. 46

Kunindas, Tribal Republic, Amoghabhuti (200-100 BC), Silver Drachm, Weight: 2.10 grams, Obv: Deer to right with a fire-altar on its back. Shrivatsa between the horns. Three-arched hill below deer. Goddess Lakshmi standing in front of the deer, holding a lotus stalk. Brahmi legend around reading

Audumbara (1st Century BCE), Rudradasa, Copper Unit, 2.30 grms, Obv: Temple, trident-axe on right, Brahmi legend mahadevasa ra