1 Obol Antiochos imitation; Samarqand 201 BC - 101 AD
| Silver | 0.93 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Samarqand (ancient) (Sogdiana (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 201 BC - 101 AD |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.93 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Concave |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#199199 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bridled horse's head facing right with circled dot in front.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of a coin originally minted by Antiochos, a king of the Seleucid Empire, but was actually minted in Samarqand, which was part of the ancient Sogdiana region. This imitation coin was likely created to circulate in the local economy, and its design was inspired by the original Seleucid coinage. Despite being a copy, it still holds historical value as a representation of the cultural exchange and trade that occurred between different regions and empires in ancient times.
