© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Hemidrachm Antiochos imitation; Samarqand 201 BC - 101 AD
| Silver | 1.79 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Samarqand (ancient) (Sogdiana (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 201 BC - 101 AD |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.79 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Concave |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#199194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stylized bridled horse's head facing right.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of a coin originally minted by Antiochos, a Seleucid king who ruled over a vast empire that included parts of modern-day Iran, Iraq, and Central Asia. The fact that this coin was made in Samarqand, which was part of the ancient Sogdiana region, suggests that the influence of the Seleucid Empire extended beyond its territorial borders and that trade and cultural exchange were prevalent in the region.
