Chalkon - Hormizd I

€82,324.00
IssuerIndo-Sasanian Kingdom
Year256-264
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueChalkon (1⁄576)
CurrencyDrachm (230 AD-360 AD)
CompositionBillon
Weight1.95 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Herfeld#13, Göbl Kushan#1034
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 descriptionSiva standing before bull Nandi, on base line. God in Sasanian garment, with Sasanian diadem; top-hair satnding on end; head of Siva in front view. Trident in left, noose in right hand. Kushan legend.
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Mint
MintageND (256-264)  - -
Catalog ID4214505050
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