1 Drachm Peroz I imitation; Northern Tokharistan; 4 countermarks; types 1, 1, 3, and 4
Features
| Issuer |
Northern Tokharistan
 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 501-601 |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.22 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 199899 |
Obverse
Crowned bust facing right with three countermarks in field of types 1 (x2), 3, and 4.
Reverse
Fire altar with attendants on either side.
Edge
Plain
Comments
Countermark types:
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Descriptions:
1) Sogdian legend in two lines: dscy / bgy (meaning God the Creator).
2) Possibly Sogdian legend of an uncertain transliteration (resembling a JIP).
3) Sogdian legend: tkyn (meaning Tegin).
4) Sogdian legend of an uncertain tranliteration (resembling a WJ).
5) Sogdian legend of an uncertain tranliteration (resembling an OXM).
6) Sogdian legend: xwb (meaning Ruler).
7) Sogdian legend: pyskwr (meaning unknown).
References:
1) Göbl#79
2) Göbl#80
3) Göbl#82
4) Göbl#83
5) Göbl#88
6) Göbl#96
7) Göbl#115
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Descriptions:
1) Sogdian legend in two lines: dscy / bgy (meaning God the Creator).
2) Possibly Sogdian legend of an uncertain transliteration (resembling a JIP).
3) Sogdian legend: tkyn (meaning Tegin).
4) Sogdian legend of an uncertain tranliteration (resembling a WJ).
5) Sogdian legend of an uncertain tranliteration (resembling an OXM).
6) Sogdian legend: xwb (meaning Ruler).
7) Sogdian legend: pyskwr (meaning unknown).
References:
1) Göbl#79
2) Göbl#80
3) Göbl#82
4) Göbl#83
5) Göbl#88
6) Göbl#96
7) Göbl#115
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (501-601) | |||||||||||||||
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