Sasanian Empire Pashiz / Unit / 8 Chalkoi - Varhran II, 276 – 293
type XI/3
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
8 Chalkoi
Year
276 – 293
Composition
Lead (or copper)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
10.68
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
8 Chalkoi from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 276 to 293. Struck in Lead (or copper). Measures 25 mm and weighs 10.68 g.
- Obverse
- Family portrait of Varhran II. The king wears a crown with wings and a globe. The Queen wears a kulah with the forepart of boar-crown; the heir wears a kulah crowend by the head of a bird (eagle-crown).
- Reverse
- Along the sides of the atasdan are two figures facing the altar. The attendant on the right is a figure of Anahita in a kulah crowend by the head of a bird or winged crown, with the "wreath of power" in his hand. The figure on the left wears the crown of Varhran II and raises his hand (laurel wreath).
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (276-293) | — | Göbl# XI/3 (Copper) | ||
| ND (276-293) | — | SNS#159 (Type VIIb/6a (?) - 10.68 g.) Uncertain Mint (Lead) |
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