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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Unknown Æ - Anonymous Nakhshab ND
| Bronze | 2.42 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Nakhshab (Southern Sogdiana) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 401-550 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.42 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#198971 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Person facing right stabbing a standing lion in front.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great cultural and economic exchange along the Silk Road, a network of trade routes that connected the East and West. The Principality of Nakhshab, where the coin was minted, was a key stopover for merchants traveling between China and the Mediterranean, and the coin's design likely reflects the diverse influences that were present in the region at the time.
