© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Cash - Arslan Bilge Khan Read counterclockwise ND
| Bronze | 3.18 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Arslanid dynasty (Semirechye) |
|---|---|
| Master | Arslan Bilge Khan (716-734) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 716-734 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (701-760) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.18 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#197074 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Four incuse, trident-like symbols surrounding the hole.
Edge
Plain
Comment
The most obvious difference between the pieces with clockwise legend and the pieces with counterclockwise legend is in the Sogdian characters with loops: in the clockwise legend, the loops all face towards the hole; in the counterclockwise legend, the loops all face away from the hole.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made during the reign of Arslan Bilge Khan, who was a prominent leader of the Arslanid dynasty in the 8th century. The coin features an inscription that reads "Arslan Bilge Khan" in the Old Turkic script, which was used by the Turkic peoples of Central Asia during that time period. This coin is a rare example of the currency used during the Arslanid dynasty and provides valuable insight into the economic and cultural practices of that era.
