1 Cash - Amukyan Fansar ND
Bronze | 3.80 g | 23 mm |
Issuer | Domain of Fansar (Samarqand Sogd) |
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Ruling authority | Amukyan (circa 700) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 690-710 |
Value | 1 Cash |
Currency | Cash (circa 700) |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 3.80 g |
Diameter | 23 mm |
Shape | Round with a square hole |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-03 |
Numista | N#197508 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tamgha of Samarqand to the right of the hole with one Sogdian word to the left.
Script: Sogdian
Lettering: prn
Translation: Grace
Edge
Plain
Comment
This are seemingly only two examples known.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Domain of Fansar (Samarqand Sogd) during the 7th to 8th centuries, which was a significant cultural and economic center along the Silk Road.