1 Cash (Uncertain Sogdian mint; possibly Semirechye) ND (601-801) front 1 Cash (Uncertain Sogdian mint; possibly Semirechye) ND (601-801) back
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1 Cash Uncertain Sogdian mint; possibly Semirechye ND

 
Bronze 2.15 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Uncertain Sogdian mint (Sogdiana)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
601-801
Value
1 Cash
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.15 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#198411
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Sogdian legend surrounding the hole.

Script: Sogdian

Lettering: bgy prn [...]

Translation: Grace of God [...]

Edge

Plain

Comment

This example is reported on Zeno as being found in Kyrgyzstan, and while the tamgha is uncertain, the style resembles those from Semirechye.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was possibly minted in Semirechye, a region in modern-day Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, which was an important center of trade and commerce along the Silk Road.