1 Hemidrachm Antiochos imitation; Samarqand; regular bust 201 BC - 101 AD
| Silver | 2.40 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Samarqand (ancient) (Sogdiana (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 201 BC - 101 AD |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.40 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Concave |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#199197 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
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 minted in Samarqand, which was a major city in the ancient region of Sogdiana, suggests that the influence of the Seleucid Empire extended far beyond its original borders. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting indicates that it was a valuable and widely accepted form of currency in the region.
