Chalkon - Hormizd I

€82,323.00
IssuerIndo-Sasanian Kingdom
Year264-272
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueChalkon (1⁄576)
CurrencyDrachm (230 AD-360 AD)
CompositionBillon
Weight3.72 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Herfeld#16
Obverse descriptionKing standing to left with helmet ending in lion`s head; no globe, no diadem, plaited hair, point of beard drawn through ring, full armour. Left hand holding trident, right hand pointing towards small fire-altar without flames: trident with 2 appendages over altar; swastika and one dot between legs; `chintamani` near hilt of sword; `triratna` and circle to right. Kushan legend.
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Reverse descriptionSiva standing before bull Nandi; God full front view; God in Sasanian garment, with Sasanian diadem, trident in left, noose in right hand. Kushan legend.
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MintageND (264-272)  - -
Catalog ID9990058290
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