1 Cash - Pecut Pendjikent ND
Bronze | 5.04 g | 26 mm |
Issuer | Principality of Panch (Samarqand Sogd) |
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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 |
Numista | N#197129 |
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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.