1 Obol Antiochos imitation; Samarqand; stylized archer; bow to the left
| Silver | 0.40 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Samarqand (ancient) (Sogdiana (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 201-401 |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.40 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Concave |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#199191 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stylized archer (without head) standing while holding bow to the left.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Four or five examples are known.Various readings of the legend exist.
Alram: byl
Mitchiner: Atala
Zeimal: Kydr (implying Kidarite influence)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a stylized archer with a bow to the left, which is a unique design element for a coin from this region and time period.
