© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Drachm - Anonymous Peroz imitation; Northern Tokharistan; Uncertain Sogdian mint; countermark ND
| Silver | 2.66 g | - |
| Issuer | Uncertain Sogdian mint (Sogdiana) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 501-601 |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.66 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#199654 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with attendants on either side.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of a coin minted by Peroz, a Sassanian king who ruled from 459 to 484 CE. The original Peroz coins were minted in the Sassanian Empire, which was located in modern-day Iran, but this particular coin was minted in the Uncertain Sogdian mint, which was located in modern-day Uzbekistan. This suggests that the Sogdian people, who lived in the region where the coin was minted, were influenced by the Sassanian culture and may have used these coins for trade or other purposes.
