Unknown Æ - Anonymous Farankat ND
| Bronze | 1.78 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | City of Farankat (Principality of Chach) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 601-801 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.78 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#197409 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tamgha of Farankat surrounded by Sogdian legend.
Script: Sogdian
Lettering: pny c'cynk xwbw
Translation: Coin of the Chach ruler
Edge
Plain
Comment
There are two varieties of the legend of this time: those read from top to bottom and those read from bottom to top. The former has the words appearing connected on the right side and separated on the left side; the latter has words appearing connected on the left side and separated on the right side.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of bronze, which was a common material used for coins in ancient times due to its durability and resistance to corrosion.