Chalkon - Hormizd I

Issuer Indo-Sasanian Kingdom
Year 264-272
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Chalkon (1⁄576)
Currency Drachm (230 AD-360 AD)
Composition Billon
Weight 2.14 g
Diameter 12 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Herfeld#17, Mitch AC#1293
Obverse description Decorated facing bust of king right, wearing lion-crown and earrings; no globe, no diadem.
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Reverse description Fire-altar of Ardashir type, with traces of bust in flames.
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Mint
Mintage ND (264-272) - -
Numisquare ID 9808442220
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