© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Drachm - Khunak Bukhar Khudat; Samarqand ND
| Silver | 3.09 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Bukhar Khudat dynasty (Bukhara Sogd) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 689-709 |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.09 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#198712 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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.Some examples omit the Sogdian word xr''n (Great).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Bukhar Khudat dynasty, which was a Persianate Muslim dynasty that ruled Bukhara, a city in present-day Uzbekistan, from the 8th to the 10th century. The coin features an inscription in the Sogdian language, which was spoken in the region at the time.
