Lot 109

Ancient, Kushano-Sasanians, Hormizd I (265-295 AD), Copper Pashiz, 1.97 gms, 13.89 mm, Obv. Draped bust of Hormizd I to right, wearing crown with decorated korymbos and a lion's head; before head, Pahalvi script ' AWHRMYZDY MLKA '('Hormiz King') in right field, dotted border around, Rev. Sassanian fire altar with Ahura-Mazda emerging from flames holding holding diadem in his right hand and long scepter in his left, pahalvi legends ‘BWLZAWNDY YZDTY' ('Exalted God'), & dotted border around, similar to ANS Kushan # 2235, very fine+, rare in this grade.

Ancient, Kushano-Sassanian, (c. 4th-5th Century AD), Copper Unit, 1.97 gms, 13.89 mm, Obverse: Diademed, Bearded bust of king to right, Pahalvi script in left and right fields, Dotted border around, Reverse: Sassanian fire altar with Ahura-Mazda emerging from flames holding diadem and sceptre, Dotted border around, very fine, rare in this grade.