Ancient Resource
One of the Three Wise Men of the Bible? // Large Silver Coin
Product Description
One of the Three Kings, or Wise Men of the Bible? Azes II of Bactria, "King from the East", 35 BC - 5 AD. Large silver tetradrachm, struck 35 BC - 5 AD. King on horseback following a star, Greek inscription surrounding / Zeus standing in robes, holding winged Nike, Indian inscription around, monograms in field. The first bi-lingual coin! Azes II is believed by some scholars to possibly have been one of the Three Kings / Wide Men or Magi of the Bible!
This coin was actually used in an episode of NCIS which originally aired on October 3, 2022 while the characters are studying Baktrian symbols and artifacts, and is actually shown on a large monitor screen they are standing in front of!
Product Details
- Measurements
0.875"L x 0.875"W x 0.125"H
- OriginPakistan
— Measures 23 mm, 9.57 g
— Ref: Mitchiner 853 for type
— Light Gray Patina
— Ex-Frascatius Ancients, St. Paul, MN.
Accompanied by a hand-signed certificate of authenticity which includes all the details, culture, dating, motifs/inscriptions when applicable, historical relevance, and provenance.
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityCanada, United States
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Shipping PolicyStandard Ground Shipping
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Ship In1-2 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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