Lot 24

Ancient, Kushano-Sassanian Series, Peroz III, (c. 4th Century AD), Gold Dinar, 7.75 gms, 19.48 mm, Obverse: Diademed and robed king standing facing with head turned to his right, sacrificing at altar with his right arm, trishul above his right arm, Brahmi legend ‘Peryosa’ under his left arm, Brahmi legend in extreme right field reading ‘Gadahara’, Brahmi legend at 7 O clock reading ‘Kushana’, Reverse: Enthroned Goddess Ardoksho (Lakshmi) seated facing, holding diadem and cornucopia, tamgha at left, Pankaj Tandon, in his article has identified the legend ‘Peryosa’ with Peroz III, a Kushano-Sassanian king, Gobl # 608, very fine, very rare.