1 Obol Antiochos imitation; Samarqand
Features
| Issuer |
Samarqand (ancient)
 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 501-601 |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.54 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.2 mm |
| Shape | Concave |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 199202 |
Obverse
Stylized bridled horse's head facing right.
Reverse
Smooth (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comments
Based on the dates of coins found in the same hoards as these types, dating has been placed at the 6th century, and these imitate the earlier scyphate types.
While the thickness is around 0.2 millimetres, the height of the coin is reported between 2.7 and 3.0 millimetres.
While the thickness is around 0.2 millimetres, the height of the coin is reported between 2.7 and 3.0 millimetres.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| ND (501-601) | |||||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 100
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