Chalkon - Peroz I
| Billon | 4.46 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Indo-Sasanian Kingdom (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Shah | Peroz I (245-265) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 242-252 |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄576) |
| Currency | Drachm (230 AD-360 AD) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 4.46 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#73165 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Fire-altar of Ardashir type, with traces of bust in flames.
Comment
The style is quite crude and the fire altar is different from the silver coins.This coin shows Zoroastrian influence spreading into the Indian subcontinent - an area where religious history usually focuses on Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Indian and Persian influences in its design, reflecting the cultural exchange and syncretism that characterized the Indo-Sasanian Kingdom. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of King Peroz I, while the reverse side features a representation of the Hindu deity Lord Shiva, highlighting the religious diversity of the kingdom.
