1 Obol Antiochos imitation; Samarqand
| Bronze | 0.54 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Samarqand (ancient) (Sogdiana (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 501-601 |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.54 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.2 mm |
| Shape | Concave |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#199202 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Smooth (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
Based on the dates of coins found in the same hoards as these types, dating has been placed at the 6th century, and these imitate the earlier scyphate types.While the thickness is around 0.2 millimetres, the height of the coin is reported between 2.7 and 3.0 millimetres.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of a coin originally minted by Antiochos, a Greek king who ruled over the Seleucid Empire in the 3rd century BC. The fact that this coin was made in Samarqand, which is located in modern-day Uzbekistan, suggests that the influence of Greek culture and trade extended far beyond the Greek world and into the ancient Silk Road cities of Central Asia.