Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 27  –  9 - 11 September 2023

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 27

Celtic, Greek, Central Asian, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval, Islamic and Modern ...

Part I: Sa, 09.09.2023, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part II: Su, 10.09.2023, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part III: Mo, 11.09.2023, from 12:00 PM CEST
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Description

KUSHANO-SASANIANS. Hormizd I, circa 265-295. AE (Bronze, 14 mm, 2.41 g, 1 h), mint in Baktria, probably Balkh. Draped bust of Hormizd I to right, wearing crown with decorated korymbos and a lion's head; before head, 'AWHRMYZDY MLKA' ('Hormiz King' in Pahlawi); in upper left field, tamgha. Rev. 'BWLZAWNDY YZDTY' ('Exalted God', in Pahlawi) Exalted God emerges from fire altar, holding diadem in his right hand and long spear in his left. ANS Kushan, 2235. Minor deposits, otherwise, very fine.

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