© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Heavy Cash - Anonymous ND
| Bronze | 9.42 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Türgesh Khaganate (Semirechye) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 716-750 |
| Value | 1 Heavy Cash = 3 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (716-766) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.42 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#196990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tamgha of Türgesh in the shape of a stylized runic letter am, all with one runic character R to the left and Sogdian legend below.
Script: Sogdian
Lettering:
ᚱ
mng
Translation: [Uncertain meaning]
Edge
Plain
Comment
The coins with mng are much heavier than those with pny, implying they are probably of a different denomination. Based on weights, it is likely a 2, 3, or 4 Cash piece.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Türgesh Khaganate, which was a medieval Turkic khaganate that existed from the 8th to the 11th century in the Semirechye region of Central Asia. The coin's design and materials, such as the use of bronze, reflect the cultural and economic influences of the time period.