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)
2.63
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ pashiz / Æ unit / Æ Chalkous from Indo-Sasanian Kingdom. Issued from 230 to 240. Struck in Billon. Measures 0 mm and weighs 2.63 g.
- Obverse
- Full length figure of king standing to left, right hand pointing down towards small fire altar, from which flames like scrolls are protruding; left holds trident; full armour, loose trousers. Traces of Kushan legend.
- Reverse
- God seated on throne, head in profile, middle body defaced, legs half profile, rayed halo Mithra, bushy hair; left arm crosses breast, holding corona with broad fillets; right below seems to touch hilt of sword; loose trousers, fillets at ankles. Kushan legend.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (230-240) | — |
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