Pashiz / Unit / 16 Chalkoi - Ardashir I type IV

€87,232.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year224-241
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value16 Chalkoi (1⁄36)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionCopper
Weight14.50 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Göbl Sasan#IV, SNS Schaaf#29-30
Obverse descriptionA portrait of the king in `corona muralis`, i.e. a crown with three teeth and a globe.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionStylized fire altar, arcs at sides.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
MintC
Ctesiphon, Babylonia, modern-day
Madain, Iraq
MintageND (224-240)  - SNS#29 (PHASE 3 - Type V/3a Flames 2 - 18.50 g.) Group / Mint C (`Ctesiphon`) -
ND (224-240)  - SNS#30 (PHASE 3 - Type V/3a Flames 2 - 16.07 g.) Group / Mint C (`Ctesiphon`) -
ND (224-241)  - Göbl# IV -
Catalog ID4468443570
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