Chalkous - Hormizd I
Features
| Issuer |
Indo-Sasanian Kingdom
(Sasanian Empire (224-651))  |
|---|---|
| Shah |
Hormizd I (265-295)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 265-295 |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄576) |
| Currency | Drachm (230 AD-360 AD) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.11 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 410125 |
| References | ANS Kushan# 2235 David Jongeward, Joe Cribb, Peter Donovan; 2015. Kushan, Kushano-Sasanian, and Kidarite Coins: A Catalogue of Coins from the American Numismatic Society. American Numismatic Society, New York City, New York, United States. |
Obverse
AWHRMYZDY MLKA ('Hormiz King' in Pahlawi) Draped bust of Hormizd I to right, wearing crown with decorated korymbos and a lion's head.
Reverse
BWLZAWNDY YZDTY ('Exalted God', in Pahlawi) God emerging from fire altar, holding diadem in his right hand and long spear in his left.
Edge
Plain
Mint
Bactra, Bactria, modern-day Balkh, AfghanistanComments
ANS Kushan 2225-2236; Cribb 24; Donum Burns 909-935; MK 1052.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (265-295) | 
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Numista Rarity index: 93
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tauler & Fau Auction 152 Lot 232 
|
17 Dec 2024 | XF |
USD 207.57
(EUR 180.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Tauler & Fau Subastas | |||||
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Nomos AG Auction 31
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23 Mar 2024 | VF |
USD 62.65
(CHF 50.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Nomos AG | |||||
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