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1 Drachm - Sashro Khusru I imitation; Chaghaniyan; countermark ND
| Silver | 2.74 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Chaghaniyan (Northern Tokharistan) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 601-750 |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.74 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#199657 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with attendants on either side.
Edge
Plain
Comment
The prototype is a Sasanian drachm of Khusru I (531-579).Many sources say the ruler's name is Sashro Xidev, with χδηο being Xidev; however, some countermarked coins of Northern Tokharistan have countermarks of only the name χδηο, which tend to be read as Khodo. There is also an opinion that the χδηο is the ruler's title, which may be Khudat because the rulers of Chaghaniyan had that title.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of a coin minted by Khusru I, a powerful king of the Sassanian Empire, which ruled much of the ancient Near East, including modern-day Iran, from the 3rd to the 7th century AD. The fact that this coin was countermarked with the name of the Principality of Chaghaniyan, a smaller kingdom that existed in the region at the time, suggests that it may have been used as a form of currency in that region. Additionally, the use of silver as the material for the coin suggests that it may have been a valuable and sought-after form of currency in its time.
