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Chalkon - Hormizd I
| Copper | 1.46 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Indo-Sasanian Kingdom (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Shah | Hormizd I (265-295) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 252-256 |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄576) |
| Currency | Drachm (230 AD-360 AD) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.46 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#131462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Fire-altar, adorned with ribbons, with full bust of Hormizd, holding in left long sceptre, in right corona with fillet.
Parsik legend.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Chalkon - Hormizd I (252-256) from Indo-Sasanian Kingdom (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Copper weighing 1.46 g is that it features a unique blend of Iranian and Indian cultural influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of King Hormizd I, while the reverse side features a representation of the Hindu deity Lord Shiva, highlighting the cultural exchange and syncretism that characterized the Indo-Sasanian period.
