Watch List notes:

KUSHANO-SASANIANS. Shahpur (II - Sasanian king), 309-379. AE (Bronze, 15 mm, 3.00 g), Gandhara, probably Peshawar. Draped bust of Shahpur II to right, wearing mural crown with row of jewels; to right, KABAD ('Kavad' in Pahlawi). Rev. Sasanian fire altar. ANS Kushan 2371. A lovely example with attractive earthen highlights. Struck somewhat off center, otherwise, very fine.


From a collection of coins from Central Asia.