Religious
Azes II Coin Jewelry

The biblical story of the three wise men appears in the New Testament (Matthew 2:1-12).  It tells of three Kings who came from the east, bearing gifts of frankincense and myrrh.  According to Matthew, they were guided by a star to Jerusalem, the birth place of Jesus Christ.

Silver tetradrachm coins of Azes II circulated around the time of the birth of Jesus Christ. Historians believe Azes II sent his representative to the Holy Land seeking proof of the birth of the Christ Child and that the individual may have been one of the three wise men (Magi) whose story is told in Matthew 2:1-12. This type of coin may have financed his journey to the Holy Land or possibly have been used to purchase the gifts of frankincense and myrrh. It is astonishing to hold a coin with such an amazing connection to this historical period of time.

Azes II reigned from 35 BC to possibly as late as 5 AD and may have been the last Indo-Scythian king in northern India.  His coinage depicts a Greek goddess as his protector, following the usual numismatic model of the Greek kings in the Indo-Greek Empire.  It also shows the king on a horse rather than in a bust portrait, an innovation of the Indo-Scythians.

Certificates of Authenticity accompany all Religious Azes II coin jewelry.  View a typical Religious coin photo type Certificate of Authenticity.

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