Dinar - Hormizd I

€73,112.00
IssuerIndo-Sasanian Kingdom
Year252-256
TypeCirculating commemorative coin
Value1 Dinar
CurrencyDrachm (230 AD-360 AD)
CompositionGold
Weight8.06 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Herfeld#7
Obverse descriptionFull legth figure of king with cap adorned with two rows of pearls, surmounted by flower-like globe; diadem at lower edge, hair in plaints, long poined beard; holding trident in left, right hand pointing down towards small fire-altar, probably holding ring; flames protube from shoulders, ribbons at ankles. Flames of altar like scroll-work. Trident with 3 appendages and crescent on top over altar; combined `triratna` and `dharma-chakra` symbol to right; swastika and dot between feet; three dots, `chintamani`, under left armpit. Base line. Kushan legend. In second line, mint name.
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Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionSiva standing before bull Nandi, on base line. God in Sasanian garment, with Sasanian diadem; top-hair standing on end; head 3/4 profile; trident in left, noose in right hand, Kushan and Greek legend.
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Edge
Mint
MintageND (252-256)  - -
ND (252-256)  - Balkh mint -
Catalog ID6617383050
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