Unknown Æ - Ahurpat Kesh; withint square ND
| Bronze | 1.90 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Kesh (Southern Sogdiana) |
|---|---|
| King | Ahurpat (720-737) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 720-737 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.90 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#198059 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sogdian word within square with triskeles-like tamgha of Kesh to the left, all surrounded by Sogdian legend.
Script: Sogdian
Lettering:
rgb'n'k xwb ''gwrpt
bgy
Translation:
Ahurpat, Ruler of Raghfan
God
Edge
Plain
Comment
The xwb is often translated to Hwab, equivalent to Lord; however, on most other coins, that word is the shortened form of xwbw, which tends to be translated to a generic Ruler.What exactly Raghfan is needs confirmation. It could be an area with Kesh, or possibly an area completely separate from Kesh.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Ahurpat, who was a prominent ruler of the Principality of Kesh, a region located in Southern Sogdiana. The coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 720 to 737 AD. The image of Ahurpat on the coin provides a unique insight into the history and culture of this region during that time period.