Chalkon - Ardashir I
| Billon | 2.63 g |
| Issuer | Indo-Sasanian Kingdom (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Shah | Ardashir I (𐭠𐭥𐭲𐭧𐭱𐭲𐭥) (233-245) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 230-240 |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄576) |
| Currency | Drachm (230 AD-360 AD) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.63 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#80668 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
God seated on throne, head in profile, middle body defaced, legs half profile, rayed halo Mithra, bushy hair; left arm crosses breast, holding corona with broad fillets; right below seems to touch hilt of sword; loose trousers, fillets at ankles.
Kushan legend.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of King Ardashir I, who was the founder of the Sasanian Empire, on one side, and a fire altar on the other. The fire altar was an important symbol of the Zoroastrian religion, which was the dominant religion of the Sasanian Empire. This coin is a rare example of a Sasanian coin that features both a king and a religious symbol, highlighting the importance of religion and kingship in Sasanian culture.