Sasanian Empire Pashiz / Unit / 8 Chalkoi - Varhran II, 276 – 293

type XI/3

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sasanian Empire 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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