1 Hemidrachm - Ashtat (Nakhshab; facing left) (50-225) front 1 Hemidrachm - Ashtat (Nakhshab; facing left) (50-225) back
1 Hemidrachm - Ashtat (Nakhshab; facing left) (50-225) photo
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1 Hemidrachm - Ashtat Nakhshab; facing left

 
Silver 1.32 g 13 mm
Description
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
References
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.