Indo-Sasanian Kingdom Pashiz / Unit / Chalkous - "kushansha" Shapur I, 230 – 240
under Ardashir I
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
230 – 240
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.45
Diameter (mm)
17.2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ pashiz / Æ unit / Æ Chalkous from Indo-Sasanian Kingdom. Issued from 230 to 240. Struck in Billon. Measures 17.2 mm and weighs 3.45 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of king to right; crown of 3 pinnacles shaped like palmattes, surmounted by large pearls; diadem with fillet below, bushy hair, point of beard drawn through ring; ear-ring, necklace of pearls, bust cut in form of four lobes. Indistinct sign in field in front of face.
- Reverse
- God Hormizd in full front view on throne under dais supported by 2 columns, with crown like that of king on Obv. but long square beard and hair in plaits; naked upper the body; sceptre in the left, corona with fillets in right hand; to the right, perhaps, small figure of adoring king. In field below, to left, four-lobed flower. Parsik legend
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (230-240) | — |
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