1 Drachm - Anonymous Bukhar Khudat; prototype with countermark ND
| Silver | 3.65 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Bukhar Khudat dynasty (Bukhara Sogd) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 438-525 |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.65 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#198729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Figure with head of Ahura Mazda facing right within altar with attendants on either side.
Edge
Plain
Comment
The host coin is a Sasanian 1 Drachm piece struck under Varhan V.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique countermark, which is a small stamp or symbol that was added to the coin after it was minted. The countermark on this coin is believed to be the symbol of the Bukhar Khudat dynasty, which ruled the region of Bukhara in present-day Uzbekistan during the 5th to 8th centuries AD. The use of countermarks on coins was a common practice in ancient times, and it served as a way to verify the authenticity of the coin and to indicate its origin.