1 Hemiobol - Hyrcodes Bukhara Sogd; with Greek legend
Features
| Country | Bukhara Sogd (ancient) (Sogdiana (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 101 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | 1 Hemiobol = 1/2 Obol = 1/12 Drachm (1/12) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.23 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number |
N#
198863
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| References |
MIG#
674,
Michael Mitchiner; 1975. Indo-Greek and Indo-Scythian Coinage / Volume 1. The Early Indo-Greeks and their Antecedants: Alexander the Great, the Satraps of Egypt, Babylon, Ecbatana, Bactra and Kapisa: the Seleucids: Circa 330 to 150 BC. Hawkins Publications, London, United Kingdom.
Senior#
A11.3 And 8 more volumes.
Robert C. Senior; 2001. Indo-Scythian Coins and History / Volume 1. An Analysis of the Coinage. Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States.
And 3 more volumes. |
Obverse
Bearded bust facing right with Greek legend behind.
Lettering: YPKωΔOY
Translation: Hycodes
Reverse
Forepart of horse facing right with Greek legend above.
Lettering: YPKωΔOY
Translation: Hycodes
Edge
Smooth.
Comments
These were originally attibuted to the Dahae Confederation; however, because these piece are found in the Bukhara Oasis, they have been re-attributed.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||
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| ND (101 BC - 1 BC) | ||||||||||||
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