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Pashiz / Unit / 16 Chalkoi - Ardashir I type IV
| Copper | 14.50 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ardashir I (224-242) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 224-241 |
| Value | 16 Chalkoi (1⁄36) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.50 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#87232 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stylized fire altar, arcs at sides.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Ardashir I, the founder of the Sasanian Empire, on one side, and an image of a mythical creature called a "chalkoi" on the other. The chalkoi is a creature that is said to have the body of a lion, the head of an eagle, and the tail of a serpent, and it is believed to symbolize the power and strength of the Sasanian Empire.
