Unknown Æ - Anonymous Yarkand; Kashgar ND
| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Yarkand Khanate (Chagatai Khanate) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1516-1550 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#197711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arabic legend.
Translation: Kashgar
Edge
Plain
Comment
These are are quite thin compared to the Yarkand Khanate's other coins, meaning these are likely an earlier type that reflect the Eastern Chaghatai types, which Yarkand descended from.Interesting fact
The coin from the Yarkand Khanate, known as an Anonymous Æ, is notable for its representation of the Chagatai Khanate's transition from a Mongol to a more Turkicized culture, reflecting the region's rich history of trade and cultural exchange along the Silk Road during the early 16th century.