Kobadien tribes 1 Drachm, 501 – 601

Peroz I imitation; Kobadien; countermark types: 1, 2 / 2, 3

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kobadien tribes Kobadien tribes
Currency Drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Drachm
Year 501 – 601
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Countermarked
Weight (g) 2.95
Diameter (mm) 29
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Drachm from Kobadien tribes. Issued from 501 to 601. Struck in Billon. Measures 29 mm and weighs 2.95 g.

Obverse
Bust facing right with two different tamghas of the Kobadiens on either side and Bactrian legend below, all with obverse countermarks of types 1 and 2. (Alchono (Alchon Huns))
Reverse
Fire altar with attendants on either side, all with reverse countermarks of types 2 and 3.
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (501-601) 

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