© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Cash - Anonymous Single tamgha; with R and prn ND
| Bronze | 4.24 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Türgesh Khaganate (Semirechye) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 716-750 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (716-766) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.24 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#196988 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Tamgha of Türgesh in the shape of a stylized runic letter am, all with one runic character R to the left and Sogdian legend below.
Script: Sogdian
Lettering:
ᚱ
prn
Translation: Coin
Edge
Plain
Comment
These anonymous coins were said to be struck starting in 716, when Suluk (714-738) gained the title Khagan. While these are sometimes said to be struck under that ruler, these could have also been struck under his successors.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Türgesh Khaganate, which was a Turkic khaganate that existed from the 7th to the 8th century in the Semirechye region of Central Asia. The coin features a single tamgha, which is a symbol used by the Turkic peoples to represent their tribal affiliation or territorial origin. The presence of the tamgha on this coin suggests that it was issued by a Turkic ruler or authority, and its design may have been influenced by the cultural and artistic traditions of the Turkic peoples.
