Area: | Khushano-Sassanian |
Ruler: | Peroz I |
Reigned: | 245-270 AD |
Denomination: | AE Pana (Drachm) |
Obverse: | Peroz standing facing, head left, sacrificing over tripod and holding trident; filleted trident to left. |
Reverse: | Siva standing facing, holding diadem and trident, before the bull Nandi left. |
Reference: | Michener ACW 1275 |
Weight: | 1.9 gms |
Diameter: | 15.5 mm |
Khushano-Sassanians
The Sassanians, shortly after their victory over the Parthians, extended their dominion into Bactria around 230 AD during the reign of Ardashir I, and then into Kushan territory (what is today Pakistan and northwestern India) during the reign of his son Shapur I (240-270 AD). |