Chalkon - Peroz II
| Billon | 2.04 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Indo-Sasanian Kingdom (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Shah | Peroz II (303-330) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 302-309 |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄576) |
| Currency | Drachm (230 AD-360 AD) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.04 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#73105 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fire-altar, adorned with ribbons, with full bust of Hormizd, holding in left long sceptre, in right corona with fillet.
Parsik legend.
Comment
Ref: Cribb SI 19, #26 (Bactrian issues); Göbl Kushan 1083v.; Mitchiner ACW 1288v; Carter 15; Alram 1084
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of King Peroz II, who ruled the Indo-Sasanian Kingdom during a time of great turmoil and political instability. Despite facing numerous challenges during his reign, including invasions from neighboring empires and internal power struggles, Peroz II was able to maintain the kingdom's independence and stability, and his coinage remains an important part of its cultural and historical heritage.
