© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Cash - Boquq ND
| Bronze | 2.53 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Uyghur Khaganate (Uyghur Khagante) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Qutluq II "Boquq" (795-809) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 795-808 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (795-808) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.53 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#197617 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Uyghur legend above and below the hole.
Script: Old Uyghur
Lettering:
'yl twtmys
yrlxynk'
Unabridged legend: Il tutmis yarliginga
Translation: Circulating by order of the Turmis (Khagan).
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The Uyghur Khaganate was a Turkic empire that existed from the 8th to the 14th century, and this coin, the 1 Cash - Boquq ND (795-808), was used during its reign. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Buddhist influences in its design, reflecting the cultural diversity of the Uyghur Khaganate. The coin's design includes Arabic script, indicating the influence of Islam, while the use of a Buddhist wheel on the reverse side reflects the importance of Buddhism in the region. This blend of religious influences is a rare example of cultural exchange and tolerance in the history of currency design.