1 Drachm - Anonymous (Bukhar Khudat; late type; facing right; Samarqand) ND (731-750) front 1 Drachm - Anonymous (Bukhar Khudat; late type; facing right; Samarqand) ND (731-750) back
1 Drachm - Anonymous (Bukhar Khudat; late type; facing right; Samarqand) ND (731-750) photo
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1 Drachm - Anonymous Bukhar Khudat; late type; facing right; Samarqand ND

 
Silver 2.90 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Bukhar Khudat dynasty (Bukhara Sogd)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
731-750
Value
1 Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.90 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#198765
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Figure with head of Ahura Mazda facing right within altar with attendants on either side.

Edge

Plain

Comment

The prototype for these coins is a Sasanian drachm of King Varhran V.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made during the reign of the Bukhar Khudat dynasty, which was a Persianate Muslim dynasty that ruled Bukhara (in present-day Uzbekistan) from the 7th to the 10th century. The coin features an image of the ruler facing right, which was a common feature of coins during this time period. Additionally, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal for currency during this time.