© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Tetradrachm Euthydem imitation; Sogdiana; Greek legend only 201 BC - 150 BC
| Silver | 10.72 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Sogdian Kingdom (Sogdiana (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 201 BC - 150 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.72 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#198867 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nude Hercules sitting on rock facing left while holding a club, all with Greek legend on either side.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ - EYΘYΔEMOY
Translation: King Euthydemos
Edge
Plain
Comment
These are posthumous imitations from Sogdiana, differentiable from the prototypes by having smaller diameters and lower weights (under 13 grams).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Sogdian elements. The coin's design includes a portrait of Euthydemus, a Greek king who ruled Sogdiana, and the Greek legend "ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΕΥΘΥΔΗΜΟΥ" (King Euthydemus) on one side, while the other side features a Sogdian legend in the Sogdian alphabet. This fusion of cultures reflects the rich cultural exchange that occurred along the Silk Road, where Greek and Sogdian influences merged in the region.