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Chalkous - Ardashir I
| Bronze | 3.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ardashir I (224-242) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 223-240 |
| Value | Chalkous (1⁄576) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#416477 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbons and no attendants.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Chalkous - Ardashir I (223-240) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Bronze weighing 3.1 g is that it features an image of the king, Ardashir I, on one side and a fire altar on the other. The fire altar was an important symbol in Zoroastrianism, the dominant religion of the Sasanian Empire, and it represents the king's connection to the divine. This coin was used in everyday transactions and was an important part of the empire's economy.