© Sujit
© Sujit
Chalkon - Hormizd I head left
| Billon | 2.2 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 | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#65903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Fire-altar, adorned with ribbons, with full bust of Hormizd, holding in left long sceptre, in right corona with fillet.
Parsik legend.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Iranian and Indian influences in its design. The obverse (front) side of the coin bears the image of King Hormizd I with his head facing left, while the reverse (back) side features a standing figure of the Hindu deity, Lord Shiva. This fusion of cultural elements reflects the rich cultural exchange that took place during the Indo-Sasanian period, a time when the Sasanian Empire of Iran extended its influence into the Indian subcontinent.
