© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Hemidrachm Antiochos imitation; Samarqand
| Silver | 1.70 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Samarqand (ancient) (Sogdiana (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 101-201 |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.70 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Concave |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#199189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Archer standing while holding bow to the right.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Various readings of the legend exist.Alram: gpkw ML'
Mitchiner: Tauraka
Zeimal: s/nprwrz/nh
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of a coin originally minted by Antiochos, a king of the Seleucid Empire, but was actually minted in Samarqand, which is now modern-day Uzbekistan. This imitation coin was likely created as a form of currency for local trade and commerce in the ancient Sogdiana region.
