1 Cash Kaiyuan imitation; Uncertain Sogdian ND
| Bronze | 3.20 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Sogdian mint (Sogdiana) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 625-801 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.20 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#199409 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sogdian word (possibly part of a lorger legend) around the hole
Script: Sogdian
Lettering: [b]gy?
Translation: [God?]
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type is published on Zeno (20136).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of a Kaiyuan coin, which was a Chinese currency that was introduced during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE). The fact that it was imitated by another culture, in this case, the Sogdians, speaks to the influence and reach of Chinese currency and trade during that time period.
