Obverse © Sujit
Obverse © Sujit
Chalkon - Hormizd I head right
| 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#65904 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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 this coin is that it features a unique blend of Persian and Indian influences in its design. The obverse (front) side of the coin bears the image of King Hormizd I with a distinctive beard and crown, while the reverse (back) side features a seated figure of the Hindu deity Lord Shiva, indicating the cultural exchange and religious tolerance that existed during the Indo-Sasanian period.
