© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Obol - Anonymous Nakhshab
| Silver | 0.35 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Nakhshab (ancient) (Sogdiana (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 250-325 |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.35 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#198977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Person holding sword to the left and staff to the right, all surrounded by distorted Sogdian legend.
Script: Sogdian
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Obol - Anonymous (Nakhshab) (250-325) from Nakhshab (ancient) (Sogdiana (ancient)) made of Silver weighing 0.35 g is that it features an image of a mythical creature, possibly a Griffin or a Phoenix, on its obverse side. This coin was minted during a time when Sogdiana was an important stopover on the ancient Silk Road, and it is believed that the mythical creature represented on the coin was a symbol of protection and good luck for travelers and merchants who used the route.
