© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Drachm Peroz imitation; Northern Tokharistan ND
| Silver | 2.15 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Northern Tokharistan |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 501-601 |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.15 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#199812 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with attendants on either side.
Edge
Plain
Comment
This was likely minted in the Vakhsh Valley.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of the coins of King Peroz (also known as Priscus or Perozes), who ruled the Hephthalite Empire in the 5th century AD. The Hephthalite Empire was a powerful empire that existed in what is now modern-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, and parts of Central Asia. The fact that this coin is an imitation of a coin from that time period suggests that the people of Northern Tokharistan were influenced by the culture and currency of the Hephthalite Empire.
