LOT 3971
Kushano-Sasanians, Peroz II AE Pashiz. Circa AD 300-325. Mint in Baktria, probably Balkh.
'PLWCI KWSHAN MLKA' ('Peroy Kushanshah' in Pahlavi), draped and bearded bust to right, wearing flat crown surmounted by two bull's horns and lotus bud / 'BWLZAWNDY YZDTY' ('Exalted God', in Pahlavi), exalted God emerges from fire altar, holding wreath in his right hand and long sceptre in his left. ANS Kushan 2343. Very Fine.(2.27gr, 14mm, 8h.).
ProvenanceLondon, UK, art market, 1980s.
Private collection, London, UK.
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LOT 3971
Kushano-Sasanians, Peroz II AE Pashiz.
Estimate £20 - 30€23 - 35 (for guidance only)$27 - 41 (for guidance only)
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Near Very Fine. Extremely rare; apparently unpublished.
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Very Fine. Toned.
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Very Fine.
Ex Spink. From the private collection of an Essex, UK, lady.
