The main capital of his empire was located at Puruṣapura (Peshawar) in Gandhara, with another major capital at Kapisa. Earlier scholars believed that Kanishka ascended the Kushan throne in 78 CE, and that this date was used as the beginning of the Saka calendar era.
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Sasanian Kingdom. Shapur I. Gold Dinar (7.57 g), AD 240-272. Mint I (Ctesiphon), phase 2, ca. AD 260-272. Bust of Shapur I right, wearing diadem and maral crown with korymbos. Reverse: Fire flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown with ribbons and korymbos and holding staff.
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The design preserves the traditional Sasanian fire altar motif, symbolizing divine legitimacy and continuity of Zoroastrian faith. Despite the brevity of his rule, issues of Balash maintain fine portrait detail and clear altar composition, characteristic of late Sasanian artistry.
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These include everything from esoteric ancient coins where few exist on the market to common, high-trading-frequency selections.
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Words and Symbols : Sasanian Objects and the Tabarestan Archive, Hardcover by Gyselen, Rika (EDT), ISBN 2952137684, ISBN-13 9782952137683, Brand New, Free shipping in the US
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