© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Tetradrachm Euthydem imitation; Sogdiana; Sogdian legend only 150 BC - 130 BC
| Silver | 8.27 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Sogdian Kingdom (Sogdiana (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150 BC - 130 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.27 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#198870 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nude Hercules sitting on rock facing left while holding a club, all with Sogdian legend on either side.
Script: Sogdian
Edge
Plain
Comment
Senior A18.3-4T; Alram 1224-7Interesting 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, along with an inscription in the Sogdian language. This fusion of cultures reflects the diverse history of the region and the influence of various civilizations that passed through it.