Indo-Sasanian Kingdom Pashiz / Unit / Chalkous - "kushansha" Baga Vorohrane, 252 – 256
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
252 – 256
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.46
Diameter (mm)
14
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ pashiz / Æ unit / Æ Chalkous from Indo-Sasanian Kingdom. Issued from 252 to 256. Struck in Copper. Measures 14 mm and weighs 1.46 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of king to right; crown adorned with two rows of pearls, surmounted by globe (flower-like?); hair in plaints, point of beard drawn through ring; ear-ring, necklace. Parsik legend beging at left shoulder
- Reverse
- Fire-altar, adorned with ribbons, with full bust of Hormizd, holding in left long sceptre, in right corona with fillet. Parsik legend
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (252-256) | — |
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