1 Obol Antiochos imitation; Samarqand; stylized bust
| Silver | 0.93 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Samarqand (ancient) (Sogdiana (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1-101 |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.93 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Concave |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#199193 |
|---|---|
| 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 Greek king who ruled over the Seleucid Empire in the 3rd century BC. The stylized bust on the coin is a distinctive feature of Sogdian coins, and it reflects the cultural exchange and influence of Greek art on the ancient Sogdian civilization.
