1 Drachm - Zarino Khusru I imitation; Chaghaniyan; countermark ND
| Silver | 2.76 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Chaghaniyan (Northern Tokharistan) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 601-750 |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.76 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#199679 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with attendants on either side, all with countermark of Bactrian legend in two lines in field.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
παινο
ιοχδηο
Translation: [...]
Edge
Plain
Comment
The prototype is a Sasanian drachm of Khusru I (531-579).On the Sashro coins, χδηο is often interpretted as Xidev (for the name Sashro 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.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an imitation of Khusru I, who was a powerful king of the Sassanian Empire in ancient Persia. The coin's design is a testament to the cultural and historical significance of the Sassanian Empire in the region where the coin was minted.
