Unknown Æ - Anonymous (Ferghana; facing left; without cross; retrograde tamgha) ND (649-801) front Unknown Æ - Anonymous (Ferghana; facing left; without cross; retrograde tamgha) ND (649-801) back
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Unknown Æ - Anonymous Ferghana; facing left; without cross; retrograde tamgha ND

 
Bronze 1.84 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Ferghana Khaganate (Sogdiana)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
649-801
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1.84 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#199422
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Retrograde lyre-like tamgha of Ferghana 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 was minted during a time when the Ferghana Khaganate was influenced by the Sogdian culture, which was known for its use of retrograde writing.