KUSHANO-SASANIANS. Peroz I, circa 245-270. Dinar (Gold, 29 mm, 7.78 g, 11 h), Balkh. ΠIPΩZO OOZOPKO KOÞANO ÞAYO ('Peroz the great, Kushan King' in Bactrian) Peroz I standing front, head to left, wearing a crown with a lion's head, holding trident in his left hand and sacrificing over lightes altar with his right; in field to left, trident; in field to right, tamgha. Rev. 'BORZAOANDO IAZADO' ('The illustrious God' in Bactrian) The illustrious God (Shiva) standing facing with flaming hair, holding diadem in his right hand and trident in his left; behind, the bull Nandi, his companion, standing left. ANS Kushan 2154. A magnificent example, sharply struck, beautifully toned and with an exceptional reverse. A few light scratches, otherwise, extremely fine.