Dinar - "kushansha" Hormizd I under Shapur I

Features

Issuer Indo-Sasanian Kingdom (Sasanian Empire (224-651))
Type Circulating commemorative coin
Years 264-272
Value Gold Dinar (1)
Currency Drachm (230 AD-360 AD)
Composition Gold
Weight 7.83 g
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
73166
References Herfeld# 15,
Ernst Emil Erzfeld; 1998. Kushano-Sasanian coins. Archaeological Survey of India, Janpath, New Delhi, India.
Mitch WI# 1287
Michael Mitchiner; 1977. Oriental Coins and Their Values / Volume 1. The World of Islam. Hawkins Publications, London, United Kingdom.

Commemorative issue

Imperial series

Obverse

King standing left, trident in left field.
Helmet with-out surmounting globe; crest of large pearls, on dot to right of the altar, swastika, and one dot between feet; indistinct symbol between left leg and sword.
Halo cuts through legend.

Reverse

Siva standing before bull Nandi; head of bull in full front view; God in Sasanian garment, with Sasanian diadem, trident in left, noose in right hand.

Comments

Ernst Herzfeld n°15

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (264-272) 

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