© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Unknown Æ Bukhara Sogd; without leged; regular fire altar ND
| Bronze | 1.36 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bukhara Sogd |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 650-725 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.36 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#197584 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Fire altar.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a regular fire altar, which was a common motif in Sogdian coinage during this time period. The fire altar was an important symbol in Zoroastrianism, the dominant religion of the Sogdians, and it represented the divine fire that was believed to be the source of all life and energy. The inclusion of this symbol on the coin highlights the cultural and religious significance of Zoroastrianism in Sogdian society during the 7th to 8th centuries.
