Dec 18, 2020 · (1) Ahura Mazda was a spiritual entity rather than a physical god, unlike, for example, Mithras, Thus, according to Herodotus, there were no images of him in ancient Iran. His symbol was fire. Thus the well-known Faravahar does not represent Ahura Mazda either! He is a symbol for the 3 Zoroastrian principles of Good Thinking, Good Speaking and ...

Nov 10, 2024 · Kushano-Sasanians. AE 15 (2.33 g, 15 mm). Peroz II Kushanshah (c. 325- 330). Obverse: Bust of Kushanshah right, wearing crown with crescent and "artichoke" ornament, inscription in Pahlavi around "PYRUChYS MaLKA" (Peroz the King). Reverse: Altar with Ahura Mazda rising out, carrying wreath and scepter; Pahlavi legend around. Mitchiner ACW 1288.

Apr 21, 2021 · They reached Jerusalem, besieged and took it, looting and pillaging the pilgrimage sites. As part of their triumph over the unbelieving (non-Zoroastrian) Christians they carried away the Cross to Ctesiphon; its capture was taken by them as a sign of the weakness of Christ against Ahura-Mazda. The Cross remained in Persian hands for fourteen years.

Dec 2, 2020 · There are some Sasanian issues with the head of Ahura-Mazda appearing in the flames of the fire-altar, as on this obol of Shahpur II (309-379): View attachment 1211690 The Arab-Bukharan coins often turn the fire-altar into a face, and the overall effect looks like your coin:

Aug 1, 2015 · cool coins, Fitz ... sadly, I don't have any cut coins (*sigh*) Ummm, I do know that a couple of folks have some sweet croc coins that have been sliced-n-diced