★ Attractive Hormizd Bronze ★

KUSHANO-SASANIANS. Hormizd I, circa 265-295. (Bronze, 16 mm, 1.99 g, 4 h), Baktrian mint, probably Balkh. Draped bust of Hormizd I to right, wearing crown with decorated korymbos and a lion's head. Rev. God emerging from fire altar, holding diadem in his right hand and long spear in his left. ANS Kushan 2234. Brown patina. Very fine.