1 Drachm - Toghshada (Bukhar Khudat; Samarqand; one countermark) ND (709-712) front 1 Drachm - Toghshada (Bukhar Khudat; Samarqand; one countermark) ND (709-712) back
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1 Drachm - Toghshada Bukhar Khudat; Samarqand; one countermark ND

 
Silver 3.01 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Bukhar Khudat dynasty (Bukhara Sogd)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
709-712
Value
1 Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.01 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Countermarked
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#198727
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.

The coins naming Kana but with the Bukhara countermark were struck under Toghshada.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique countermark, which is a small symbol or marking that was added to the coin after it was minted. The countermark on this coin is a small crescent moon and star, which was added to the coin to indicate that it was issued by the Bukhar Khudat dynasty. This countermark is a distinctive feature of coins issued by this dynasty and can be used to identify them.