Chalkon - Hormizd I

€131,462.00
IssuerIndo-Sasanian Kingdom
Year252-256
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueChalkon (1⁄576)
CurrencyDrachm (230 AD-360 AD)
CompositionCopper
Weight1.46 g
Dimensions14 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Herfeld#8
Obverse descriptionBust of king to right; crown adorned with two rows of pearls, surmounted by globe (flower-like?); hair in plaints, point of beard drawn through ring; ear-ring, necklace. Parsik legend beging at left shoulder.
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Reverse descriptionFire-altar, adorned with ribbons, with full bust of Hormizd, holding in left long sceptre, in right corona with fillet. Parsik legend.
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MintageND (252-256)  - -
Catalog ID5031743440
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