Chalkon - Hormizd I
| Billon | 1.95 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Indo-Sasanian Kingdom (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Shah | Hormizd I (265-295) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 256-264 |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄576) |
| Currency | Drachm (230 AD-360 AD) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.95 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#82324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Siva standing before bull Nandi, on base line.
God in Sasanian garment, with Sasanian diadem; top-hair satnding on end; head of Siva in front view.
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 that was prevalent in the Sasanian Empire at the time.
