Kidarites, AR drachm, Peroz in Gandhara, Type 3

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Kidarites. “Peroz” (mid. 5th c. AD)

AR drachm

3.16 g, 29.5 – 30.5 mm

OBVERSE: Bust with winged palmette crown in three-quarter view. Brahmi legend: 10H sa – 1H piroysa (Shah Peroz = King Peroz, meaning “the victorious” king)

REVERSE: Fire altar with two attendants

Vondrovec Type 3

Repaired, otherwise XF. Extremely RARE

References:

Z-198608 (this coin)

cngcoins.com (similar type sold. Wrongly attributed to Kushano-Sasanians)

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