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24 Zhu - Gurgamoa
| Copper | 17.43 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Khotan Kingdom (Central Asia (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| King | Gurgamoya (𐨒𐨂𐨪𐨿𐨒𐨨𐨆𐨩) (25-50) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 25-50 |
| Value | 24 Zhu |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 17.43 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#222933 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tamgha surrounded by Chinese characters
Script: Chinese (traditional, seal script)
Lettering: 銅銭重廿四銖
Lettering (regular font): 銅銭重廿四銖
Translation: Copper coin weighing 24 Zhu
Edge
Plain
Comment
François Thierry; 2012. "New examples of Sino-kharoṣthi coins appearing on the Beijing numismatic market". Bulletin de la Société Française de Numismatique, 10, p. 281-286. https://www.academia.edu/5018434/Le_denier_de_Chinon_du_tr%C3%A9sor_m%C3%A9rovingien_de_Savonni%C3%A8res_retrouv%C3%A9
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Indian and Chinese influences in its design, reflecting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Khotan Kingdom's history. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the Hindu deity Shiva, while the reverse side features a Buddhist wheel and a Chinese-style dragon. This blending of cultural motifs is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Khotan Kingdom and its strategic location along the ancient Silk Road.