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1 Hemidrachm - Ashtat Nakhshab; facing left
| Silver | 1.32 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Nakhshab (ancient) (Sogdiana (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Ashtat (circa 50-225) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 50-225 |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.32 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#198975 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horse's head facing left with Greek letter in front.
Script: Greek
Lettering: K
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique facing left design of Ashtat, which is a less common orientation for coins from this region and time period.