Unknown Æ - Anonymous / In the name of Thun Jabgu Khan, 618-628 (Kabarna; with turrets; without legend and arrow above) ND (618-628) front Unknown Æ - Anonymous / In the name of Thun Jabgu Khan, 618-628 (Kabarna; with turrets; without legend and arrow above) ND (618-628) back
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Unknown Æ - Anonymous / In the name of Thun Jabgu Khan, 618-628 Kabarna; with turrets; without legend and arrow above ND

 
Bronze 1.94 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Kabarna (Principality of Chach)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
618-628
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1.94 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#197396
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Tamgha of Kabarna with left-facing, underlined arrow above.

Edge

Plain

Comment

Thun Jabgu Khan was Khagan of the Western Turkic Khaganate from 618 to 628.

While this coin does not have Chirdanak's name, the design is identical to issues with his name, meaning these were likely struck under him.

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 a unique design, with turrets and no legend or arrow above, which sets it apart from other coins of the time. Additionally, the fact that it was made of bronze and weighs 1.94g suggests that it was a widely circulated coin among the people of the Principality of Chach.