Indo-Sasanian Kingdom Pashiz / Unit / Chalkous - "kushansha" Hormizd I, 256 – 264
under Shapur I - Head left
Information
Country
Indo-Sasanian Kingdom
Indo-Sasanian Kingdom
Currency
Drachm
(230 – 360)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ pashiz / Æ unit / Æ Chalkous
Year
256 – 264
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.2
Diameter (mm)
15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ pashiz / Æ unit / Æ Chalkous from Indo-Sasanian Kingdom. Issued from 256 to 264. Struck in Billon. Measures 15 mm and weighs 2.2 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of king to right with helmet bending forward and ending in lion's head. Crest formed by lion's mane, surmounted by flower-like globe, other at lower edge of helmet; curly hair; point of beard drawn through ring; ear-ring, necklace-bust ends in four curves. Parsik legend beginning at left shoulder.
- Reverse
- Fire-altar, adorned with ribbons, with full bust of Hormizd, holding in left long sceptre, in right corona with fillet. Parsik legend.
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (256-264) | — |
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