Unknown Æ - Anonymous Ferghana; facing left; with cross; retrograde tamgha ND
| Bronze | 2.22 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Ferghana Khaganate (Sogdiana) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 649-801 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.22 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#199421 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Retrograde lyre-like tamgha of Ferghana with cross in the centre, all surrounded by Sogdian legend.
Script: Sogdian
Lettering: prn bgy d'r
Translation: Farnbag, by the Grace of God
Edge
Plain
Comment
Farnbag is the city's deity.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a retrograde tamgha, which is a symbol that appears to be written backwards. This suggests that the coin may have been minted by a mint that was not familiar with the local language or script, or that it was intentionally designed to be different from other coins in circulation.