© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Cash - Varkhuman Samarqand; without title Master ND
| Bronze | 3.11 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Samarqand (Samarqand Sogd) |
|---|---|
| King | Varkhuman (650-675) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 650-675 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-755) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#197493 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Tamgha of Samarqand to the right of the hole with an additional tamgha to the left.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Those without the title 'Master' have an empty space near the bottom-right of the obverse; those with the title have the space filled by legend.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a Varkhuman, which is a mythical creature that is half-human, half-wolf. This coin was minted during the reign of the Samarqand Sogd dynasty in the 7th century and is a rare example of a coin that features a non-human figure on its obverse.
