Chalkon - Ardashir I

€79,801.00
IssuerIndo-Sasanian Kingdom
Year230-240
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueChalkon (1⁄576)
CurrencyDrachm (230 AD-360 AD)
CompositionBillon
Weight3.45 g
Dimensions17.2 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Herfeld#3, Göbl Kushan#1028
Obverse descriptionBust of king to right; crown of 3 pinnacles shaped like palmattes, surmounted by large pearls; diadem with fillet below, bushy hair, point of beard drawn through ring; ear-ring, necklace of pearls, bust cut in form of four lobes. Indistinct sign in field in front of face.
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Reverse descriptionGod Hormizd in full front view on throne under dais supported by 2 columns, with crown like that of king on Obv. but long square beard and hair in plaits; naked upper the body; sceptre in the left, corona with fillets in right hand; to the right, perhaps, small figure of adoring king. In field below, to left, four-lobed flower. Parsik legend.
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MintageND (230-240)  - -
Catalog ID9731511960
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