Kushano-Sasanians, Pērōz (Fīrūz) I AV Dinar. Baktrian mint (Balkh?), AD 245-270. King standing facing, head to left, wearing lion-head crown, flames at shoulders, sacrificing over altar and holding trident; trident to left, pellet to right of altar, pellet over swastika between legs, Brahmi 'pe' to right of leg, three pellets below left arm, tamgha to right / Exalted god standing facing, holding diadem with ribbons and trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing to left. MK 705 (unlisted dies); ANS Kushan 2157-9; Cribb 2; Donum Burns 814. 7.71g, 28mm, 12h.
Near Mint State.
From a private European collection.
Price realized | 1'100 GBP |
Starting price | 600 GBP |
Estimate | 1'000 GBP |