Central Asia and Caucasia Choresmia Afrighid dynasty
1 Drachm - Khalid and Askaswar II ND (800-820) front 1 Drachm - Khalid and Askaswar II ND (800-820) back
1 Drachm - Khalid and Askaswar II ND (800-820) photo
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Drachm - Khalid and Askaswar II ND (800-820) front 1 Drachm - Khalid and Askaswar II ND (800-820) back
© Stephen Album Rare Coins

1 Drachm - Khalid and Askaswar II ND

 
Silver 2.20 g -
Description
Issuer
 Afrighid dynasty (Choresmia)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 800-820
Value
 1 Drachm
Composition
 Silver
Weight
 2.20 g
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-04
References
Numista
 N#221302
Rarity index
 95%

Reverse

Horseman, stylized Sogdian legend around, Arabic name khalid above the horse's back.

Script: Sogdian

Comment

This example is without the name of al-Fadl in the obverse, and is apparently unpublished.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a mythical creature called the "Chintamani" on one side, which was a symbol of good luck and prosperity in ancient Persian culture.