


© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Hemidrachm - Ashtat Nakhshab; facing left
Silver | 1.32 g | 13 mm |
Issuer | Nakhshab (ancient) (Sogdiana (ancient)) |
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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 |
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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.