© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Obol Antiochos imitation; Samarqand; regular archer
| Silver | 0.54 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Samarqand (ancient) (Sogdiana (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 101-201 |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.54 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Concave |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#199190 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Archer (with head) standing while holding bow to the right.
Edge
Plain
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 it was imitated by the ancient Sogdians in Samarqand (modern-day Uzbekistan) suggests that the coin had significant cultural and economic influence in the region. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting indicates that it was a valuable and highly sought-after material in ancient Sogdiana.
