Description
Kushano-Sasanian Kingdom, Ardashir I (c. 224-241CE), Copper Unit, 3.70grms, King/Seated Mithra Type/ Bactrian Series, Obv: King standing to left offering at altar, holding a ball-topped staff in his right, Rev: Enthroned Mithra identified by the legend (Lord Mithra) on right, tamgha-like symbol left, Pieper#1948, Very Rare type Mithra was a major deity in the Kushano-Sasanian realm, associated with the sun, oaths, contracts, and royal legitimacy. Adopted from Iranian religious tradition, Mithra symbolized divine sanction of kingship and justice. His worship reinforced authority, loyalty, and order across culturally mixed Kushano-Sasanian territories.
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