Unknown Æ - Anonymous Ferghana; facing left; without cross; retrograde tamgha ND
Bronze | 1.84 g | 22 mm |
Issuer | Ferghana Khaganate (Sogdiana) |
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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 |
Numista | N#199422 |
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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.