Chalkon - Hormizd I head left

€65,903.00
IssuerIndo-Sasanian Kingdom
Year256-264
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueChalkon (1⁄576)
CurrencyDrachm (230 AD-360 AD)
CompositionBillon
Weight2.2 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Herfeld#14, Mitch WI#1280/1283
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.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire-altar, adorned with ribbons, with full bust of Hormizd, holding in left long sceptre, in right corona with fillet. Parsik legend.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (256-264)  - -
Catalog ID5554236820
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