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; symbol below left arm; behind, the bull Nandi standing to left. MK 703 (O1/R- [unlisted rev. die); cf. ANS Kushan 2157-9; cf. Cribb 2; cf. Donum Burns 814. 8.00g, 28mm, 12h.
Mint State.
From a private European collection.
Price realized | 1'300 GBP |
Starting price | 600 GBP |
Estimate | 1'000 GBP |