Indo-Scythian coins, silver coin of Azes I (57-20 BC).

Coins

Material: Metals | Type: Currency/Medals/Postage stamps | Countries: Afghanistan

  • Period

    Pre-Islamic

  • Red List

    Red List – Afghanistan

Category

Coins
Antique coins, of bronze, silver and gold, are hand stamped. Pre-Islamic coins usually include the portraits of the king on one side and the divinities on the reverse. Islamic examples are decorated only with Arabic script.
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