2021-07-29 Thu

Kushano-Sassanian is a term used for the Sassanian Imperial house, ruled over the region of Bactria, the northern part of the Kushan Empire during the 3rd century CE. The name Kushano-Sassanian refers to the coin issued by the ruler of the Sasanian dynasty who calls themselves Kushans. The Kushano Sasanians established their rule in Bactria and the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent during the 3rd and 4th centuries at the expense of the declining Kushans.

This copper drachm that weighs around 2.56g was issued by Kushano-Sassanian king Homzid I. The obverse of this coin depicts Draped bust of the king facing the right, wearing a crown with decorated korymbos and a lion's head; Pahlavi legend AWHRMYZDY MLKA around. The reverse of this coin depicts Exalted God emerging from fire altar, holding diadem in his right hand and a long spear in his left hand; Pahlavi legend BWLZAWNDY YZDTY.

Image Courtesy: Classical Numismatic Gallery