Indo-Skythian Kings. Maues.
Circa 125-85 BCE
AE 29.31mm 10.13g
Obverse: Head of elephant right, with bell around neck
Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ / MAVOY, caduceus, monogram in left field
Senior 5.1
There were a number of Indo-Skythian kings during this period. While we know a few of the dynastic lines, others are not so obvious. I chose Maues, who is generally credit as being the first Indo-Skythian king by defeating the Parthian Phraates II.
98 BCE
Possible year that Maues founds the Indo-Skythian Kingdom.
57 BCE
Latest end date for Maues’ reign as the king of the Indo-Skythian Kingdom.