Watch List notes:

KUSHANO-SASANIANS. Hormizd I, circa 265-295. AE (Bronze, 17 mm, 2.48 g, 9 h), mint in Baktria, probably Balkh. Draped bust of Hormizd I to right, wearing crown with decorated korymbos and a lion's head; before head, 'AWHRMYZDY MLKA' ('Hormiz King' in Pahlawi). Rev. Exalted God seated facing on throne, head to left, wearing diadem and flames emerging from head and shoulders; on the left, Hormizd I standing front, head to right, wearing crown with decorated korymbos and a lion's head, raising his left hand in gesture of acceptance of deity and sacrificing over altar with his right hand. ANS Kushan, 2222. Somewhat corroded, otherwise, good fine.


From a collection of coins from Central Asia.