© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Hemidrachm Antiochos imitation; Samarqand; stylized bust
| Silver | 1.96 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Samarqand (ancient) (Sogdiana (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1-101 |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.96 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Concave |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#199192 |
|---|---|
| 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 king of the Seleucid Empire, but was actually minted in Samarqand, which is now modern-day Uzbekistan. This coin is a rare example of how ancient civilizations would often imitate the currency of other regions or empires, and it highlights the cultural exchange and trade that occurred between different regions in the ancient world.
