1 Cash - Pecut (Pendjikent) ND (658-691) front 1 Cash - Pecut (Pendjikent) ND (658-691) back
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1 Cash - Pecut Pendjikent ND

 
Bronze 5.04 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Panch (Samarqand Sogd)
Master
Percut (658-691)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
658-691
Value
1 Cash
Currency
Cash (658-722)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
5.04 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#197129
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Human figure to the right of the hole and angel figure to the left both facing each other, all with a simple tamgha of Pendjikent above and a tamgha made of the runic OQ letters below.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Principality of Panch, which was a small state that existed in the 7th century in the region of modern-day Uzbekistan. Despite its small size, the Principality of Panch was an important center of trade and commerce, and its coins were used widely in the region. The coin , the 1 Cash - Pecut (Pendjikent) ND (658-691), was likely used for everyday transactions and would have been a common sight in the markets and bazaars of Samarqand Sogd.