Indo-Sasanian Kingdom Dinar - "kushansha" Varhran I, 272 – 273
under Hormizd I
Information
Country
Indo-Sasanian Kingdom
Indo-Sasanian Kingdom
Currency
Drachm
(230 – 360)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
Gold Dinar
Year
272 – 273
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Gold Dinar from Indo-Sasanian Kingdom. Issued from 272 to 273. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 8.22 g.
- Obverse
- King standing left, trident in left field. Crown consisting of a pair of ram's horns over a string of pearls surmounted by flower-like globe; diadem below, halo, hair in plaints, beard drawn through ring. Trident over altar resembling Asklepius' wand: "chintamani" below arm; no symbol between feet; to right monogram above it, swastika or eight-rayed star. Kushan legend on base, mint town.
- Reverse
- Siva standing before bull Nandi; head of bull in full front view; God in Sasanian garment, with Sasanian diadem, trident in left, noose in right hand; with base line.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (272-273) | — | |||
| ND (272-273) | — | Balkh mint |
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