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Chalkous - Hormizd I
Issuer | Sasanian Empire |
Year | 265-295 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | Chalkous (1⁄576) |
Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 2.11 g |
Dimensions | 15 mm |
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Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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Reference(s) | ANS Kushan#2235 |
Obverse description | AWHRMYZDY MLKA (`Hormiz King` in Pahlawi) Draped bust of Hormizd I to right, wearing crown with decorated korymbos and a lion`s head. |
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Reverse description | BWLZAWNDY YZDTY (`Exalted God`, in Pahlawi) God emerging from fire altar, holding diadem in his right hand and long spear in his left. |
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Edge | Smooth |
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Mintage | ND
(265-295) - -
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Catalog ID | 8219415730 |
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