Unknown Æ - Anonymous Nakhshab ND
Bronze | 1.77 g | 18 mm |
Issuer | Principality of Nakhshab (Southern Sogdiana) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 575-625 |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 1.77 g |
Diameter | 18 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-03 |
Numista | N#198972 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Person facing right stabbing a standing lion in front.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made 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, India, and the Mediterranean region. As a result, the coin likely had a diverse range of influences and may have been used in transactions with people from various cultures and backgrounds.