Chalkon - Ardashir I

€80,668.00
IssuerIndo-Sasanian Kingdom
Year230-240
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueChalkon (1⁄576)
CurrencyDrachm (230 AD-360 AD)
CompositionBillon
Weight2.63 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Herfeld#2
Obverse descriptionFull length figure of king standing to left, right hand pointing down towards small fire altar, from which flames like scrolls are protruding; left holds trident; full armour, loose trousers. Traces of Kushan legend.
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Reverse descriptionGod seated on throne, head in profile, middle body defaced, legs half profile, rayed halo Mithra, bushy hair; left arm crosses breast, holding corona with broad fillets; right below seems to touch hilt of sword; loose trousers, fillets at ankles. Kushan legend.
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EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (230-240)  - -
Catalog ID8283092860
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