Chalkon - Hormizd I

€82,325.00
IssuerIndo-Sasanian Kingdom
Year256-264
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueChalkon (1⁄576)
CurrencyDrachm (230 AD-360 AD)
CompositionBillon
Weight2.20 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
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In circulation to
Reference(s) Herfeld#12
Obverse descriptionBust of king to right with helmet bending forward and ending in lion`s head. Crest formed by lion`s mane, surmounted by flower-like globe, other at lower edge of helmet; curly hair; point of beard drawn through ring; ear-ring, necklace-bust ends in four curves. Parsik legend beginning at left shoulder.
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Reverse descriptionSame king standing in adoration before Buddha on throne. King in Sasanian loose garment, with sword at left and dagger at right; right hand pointing towards small fire-altar in shape of hour-glass; left hand raised in adoration. God on throne, head and body in profile, knees parted, upper part of body shemms naked;long sceptre in left, rigth hand on arm-rest of throne. Throne seen partly in profile; according to Hellenistic prospective.
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MintageND (256-264)  - -
Catalog ID3861119110
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