1 Drachm Peroz I imitation; Uncertain Sogdian mint; Northern Tokharistan; 1 countermark; type 6

Features

Issuer Uncertain Sogdian mint (Sogdiana)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 501-601
Value 1 Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 3.46 g
Diameter 30 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Countermarked
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
199819

Obverse

Crowned bust facing right with one countermark in field of type 6.

Reverse

Fire altar with attendants on either side.

Edge

Smooth.

Comments

Countermark types:



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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
ND (501-601) 

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