Chalkon - Hormizd I
| Billon | 3.72 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Indo-Sasanian Kingdom (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Shah | Hormizd I (265-295) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 264-272 |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄576) |
| Currency | Drachm (230 AD-360 AD) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.72 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#82323 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Siva standing before bull Nandi; God full front view; God in Sasanian garment, with Sasanian diadem, trident in left, noose in right hand.
Kushan legend.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of King Hormizd I on one side and a fire altar on the other, which reflects the Zoroastrian religion of the Sasanian Empire.
