© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Unknown Æ - Anonymous / In the name of Thun Jabgu Khan, 618-628 Kabarna; regular tamgha; without moon ND
| Bronze | 2.01 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | City of Kabarna (Principality of Chach) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 618-628 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.01 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#197379 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tamgha of Kabarna surrounded by Sogdian legend.
Script: Sogdian
Lettering: pny cpgw x'g'n
Translation: Coin of Jabgu Khan
Edge
Plain
Comment
Thun Jabgu Khan was Khagan of the Western Turkic Khaganate from 618 to 628.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Thun Jabgu Khan, who was a powerful Turkic khan that ruled over the Western Turkic Khaganate in the early 7th century. The coin features the tamgha symbol, which was a common motif used by the Turkic peoples during this time period. Additionally, the coin was minted in the city of Kabarna, which was an important center of trade and commerce during the early Middle Ages.
