Lot 32
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.

From the collection of Hendrik Hortz, religious studies scholar and journalist, and from the Shir Mohammad Collection, Roma XVIII, 29 September 2019, 743.
Starting price:
250 CHF
Current bid:
550 CHF
Bid increment:
50 CHF
Minimum bid:
600 CHF
Number of bids:
8 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 07-Dec-24, 12:15:30 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee.

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