Indo-Sasanian Kingdom Chalkous - Hormizd I - Chalkon Coin Details
Posted on:
keywords: Indo-Sasanian Kingdom, Chalkous - Hormizd I, Chalkon, coin collecting, numismatics, Indo-Sasanian Kingdom
Chalkous - Hormizd I
Overview
The Chalkous - Hormizd I is a Chalkon denomination coin issued by Indo-Sasanian Kingdom, with significant collectible value and historical importance.
Basic Information
- Issuing Country: Indo-Sasanian Kingdom
- Issuing Authority: Indo-Sasanian Kingdom
- Denomination: Chalkon
- Category: coin
- Start Year: 265
- End Year: 295
- Composition: Bronze
- Weight: 2.11g
- Diameter: 15.00mm
Coin Images
Obverse
Reverse
Design Features
Obverse Design
AWHRMYZDY MLKA ('Hormiz King' in Pahlawi) Draped bust of Hormizd I to right, wearing crown with decorated korymbos and a lion's head.
Reverse Design
BWLZAWNDY YZDTY ('Exalted God', in Pahlawi) God emerging from fire altar, holding diadem in his right hand and long spear in his left.
Collectible Value
This coin has unique historical value and collecting significance, making it an important piece for numismatists and coin collectors.

