Сасанидская империя Pashiz / Unit / 16 Chalkoi - Ardashir I, 224 – 241

16 Chalkoi, Сасанидская империя. Выпускалась с 224 по 241. Материал: Copper. Диаметр 30 мм, вес 16.5 г.

Аверс

A portrait of the king facing right, in Parthian-style headdress (kulah) edged along the borders with tow rows of "pearls". There is an ornament made of "pearls" on the kulah. The central ornament is a six-pointed star. The hair covered by bashlyk edged with "pearls", and ribbons with bows flow out from the kulah. Around his neck the King wears a necklace in the form of tow hoops. There is a pointed rim around the picture. Middle Persian (Pahlavi) legend (Mazda worshipper, the lord (divine) Ardashir, king of kings of Iran, whose origin is from the gods)

Реверс

A fire-altar (atasdan) in the form of column with a capitellum and base consisting of some plates. Under the capitellum there is a tongue of flame. The capitellum is supported by stands in the form of "lion paws" resting upon censers. The stands are decorated with bows. There is a pointed rim around the picture. Pahlavi legend (Fire (fire-altar) of Ardashir)

Гурт

Smooth