© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Obol Antiochos imitation; Samarqand; regular bust 201 BC - 101 AD
| Silver | 1.05 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Samarqand (ancient) (Sogdiana (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 201 BC - 101 AD |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.05 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Concave |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#199196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bridled horse's head facing 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 king of the Seleucid Empire, but was actually minted in Samarqand, which is now modern-day Uzbekistan. This imitation coin was likely created as a form of currency for local trade and commerce in the ancient region of Sogdiana.
