Sasanian Empire Pashiz / Unit / Chalkous - Kavadh I, 488 – 531
Second Reign - type V/2
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Chalkous
Year
488 – 531
Ruler
Kawad I
(488–496)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.8
Diameter (mm)
14
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Chalkous from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 488 to 531. Struck in Copper. Measures 14 mm and weighs 1.8 g.
- Obverse
- Decorated facing bust of king rigth, wearing earrings and crown surmonted by globe or korymbos and crescent (May Kavat be prosperous)
- Reverse
- Fire altar decorated with ribbons; two attendants facing inwards. Crescent and star above
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (499-531) LYW | — | SNS# 545 (Type Ib/1a 0.46 g.) Rev Ardashir Khuzestan | ||
| ND (499-531) ML | — | SNS# 547 (Type Id/1c 1.28 g.) Merv Khurasan | ||
| ND (490-530) | — | W. H. Valentine#41 | ||
| ND (488-531) | — | Göbl# V/2 |
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