1 Cash - Amukyan (Fansar) ND (690-710) front 1 Cash - Amukyan (Fansar) ND (690-710) back
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1 Cash - Amukyan Fansar ND

 
Bronze 3.80 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Domain of Fansar (Samarqand Sogd)
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
References
Numista
N#197508
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.