LOCAL ISSUES, Samarqand. 4th century. Obol (Silver, 11 mm, 0.30 g, 12 h), imitating Antiochos I (281-261 BC). In the name of Kidara (circa 4th century). Stylized head of Antiochos I to left; before head, ‘kyδr’ = ‘Kiδar’ (‘Kidara’ in Sogdian). Rev. Stylized archer standing to right, holding a large bow, within circular incuse. Stylized archer standing to right, holding a large bow. Very rare with the name of Kidara. A minor edge crack, otherwise, good very fine.
The control of the Kidarite dynasty over Sogdiana could have lasted until the early 6th century AD.