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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1986,0812.1
Description
Gold coin.
(whole)
Figure of King standing to left; r. hand over altar.
(obverse)
Goddess Anahita standing on left facing a seated king to right.
(reverse)
Authority
Ruler:
Hormizd I, Kushanshah
Cultures/periods
Kushano-Sasanian
Production date
3rdC(mid)
(circa)
Production place
Minted in:
Afghanistan
Materials
gold
Dimensions
Diameter:
31 millimetres
Weight:
7.84 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Cribb & Bracey 2011 / Kushan Coins Catalogue
(Fimit.g)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
king/queen
religious object
deity
mammal
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Hormizd I, Kushanshah
Representation of:
Wesho
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Spink & Son Ltd
Acquisition date
1986
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1986,0812.1
Additional IDs
Miscellaneous number:
HSBC.1548
(Money Gallery Exhibited)
Conservation
Treatment
: 18 Oct 2010
Treatment
: 18 Oct 2010