1 Cash (Pargar) ND (701-755) front 1 Cash (Pargar) ND (701-755) back
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1 Cash Pargar ND

 
Bronze 2.55 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Domain of Pargar (Samarqand Sogd)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
701-755
Value
1 Cash
Currency
Cash (701-755)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.55 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#197507
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Tamgha of Samarqand to the right of the hole with crescent and orb above and Sogdian legend to the left and below.

Script: Sogdian

Lettering: bgy prn

Translation: Grace of God

Edge

Plain

Comment

Less than ten examples are known.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Domain of Pargar, which was a medieval kingdom located in what is now modern-day Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. The coin was made of bronze and weighed 2.55 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin played an important role in the economy of the region and was used for everyday transactions.