1 Cash - Natak Uncertain Sogdian mint; Eastern Sogdiana ND
| Bronze | 2.74 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Sogdian mint (Sogdiana) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 601-701 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.74 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#197523 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tamgha of Bukhara with the hole as its centre.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Another possible reading of the name is Zatak.While these coins have the tamgha of Bukhara, no examples are reported from the Bukhara Oasis, with all coming from Eastern Sogdiana.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of the Tang Dynasty in China, which was a time of significant cultural and economic exchange between China and other regions, including Sogdiana. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the blending of Chinese and Sogdian cultures, with the obverse featuring a stylized Chinese dragon and the reverse bearing the Sogdian legend "Natak" meaning "money" in the Sogdian language. This coin is a tangible representation of the cultural exchange and economic ties that existed between these regions during this time period.
