© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Drachm - Khono Peroz imitation; Uncertain Sogdian mint; Northern Tokharistan; countermark ND
| Silver | 3.27 g | - |
| Issuer | Uncertain Sogdian mint (Sogdiana) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 501-601 |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.27 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#199652 |
|---|---|
| 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, while this imitation coin was minted in the Uncertain Sogdian mint, which was located in Northern Tokharistan, a region that is now part of modern-day Uzbekistan. This imitation coin was likely created as a way to circulate currency in the region and to pay tribute to the Sassanian Empire.
