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Auction: 7023 - The Glenister Collection of British Coins & other Ancient, English & Foreign Coins & Comm Medals
Lot: 104

The Kushano-Sasanians. Hormizd Kushanshah, AR Drachm, 3.90g, c.A.D. 360., diademed and draped bust right, wearing lion headdress surmounted by artichoke-like lotus, rev. investiture scene: Hormizd facing, head r., receiving beribboned ring from Anahita on right, holding sceptre; between them, small altar over which he sacrifices (Göbl, Kushan, 1031, and Hunnen pl.7, XIX; Carter, MN 30, pl. 50, 38), extremely rare and important, very fine Estimate £ 1,200-1,500

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