Chalkon - Peroz I

Issuer Indo-Sasanian Kingdom
Year 242-252
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Chalkon (1⁄576)
Currency Drachm (230 AD-360 AD)
Composition Billon
Weight 4.46 g
Diameter 17 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Herfeld#6, Göbl Kushan#1117
Obverse description Bust of king to right, crown in shape of fluted cornice, with row of large pearls above, diadem with floating ends; bushy hair, point of beard drawn through ring, ear-ring, necklace.
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Reverse description Fire-altar of Ardashir type, with traces of bust in flames.
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Mintage ND (242-252) - -
Numisquare ID 9166539780
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