Chalkon - Hormizd I

€1.00
IssuerIndo-Sasanian Kingdom
Year264-272
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueChalkon (1⁄576)
CurrencyDrachm (230 AD-360 AD)
CompositionBillon
Weight2.14 g
Dimensions12 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Herfeld#17, Mitch AC#1293
Obverse descriptionDecorated facing bust of king right, wearing lion-crown and earrings; no globe, no diadem.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire-altar of Ardashir type, with traces of bust in flames.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (264-272)  - -
Catalog ID9808442220
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