Indo-Sasanian Kingdom Pashiz / Unit / Chalkous - "kushansha" Hormizd I, 264 – 272
under Shapur 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
264 – 272
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.72
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ pashiz / Æ unit / Æ Chalkous from Indo-Sasanian Kingdom. Issued from 264 to 272. Struck in Billon. Measures 18 mm and weighs 3.72 g.
- Obverse
- King standing to left with helmet ending in lion's head; no globe, no diadem, plaited hair, point of beard drawn through ring, full armour. Left hand holding trident, right hand pointing towards small fire-altar without flames: trident with 2 appendages over altar; swastika and one dot between legs; "chintamani" near hilt of sword; "triratna" and circle to right. Kushan legend.
- Reverse
- Siva standing before bull Nandi; God full front view; God in Sasanian garment, with Sasanian diadem, trident in left, noose in right hand. Kushan legend.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (264-272) | — |
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