Central Asia and Caucasia Sogdiana Ustrushana, Principality of
Unknown Æ - Chardmish (Bust facing left; tamgha with double hook) ND (601-725) front Unknown Æ - Chardmish (Bust facing left; tamgha with double hook) ND (601-725) back
Unknown Æ - Chardmish (Bust facing left; tamgha with double hook) ND (601-725) photo
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Unknown Æ - Chardmish (Bust facing left; tamgha with double hook) ND (601-725) front Unknown Æ - Chardmish (Bust facing left; tamgha with double hook) ND (601-725) back
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Unknown Æ - Chardmish Bust facing left; tamgha with double hook ND

 
Bronze 2.16 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
 Principality of Ustrushana (Sogdiana)
Ruling authority
 Chardmish (circa 601-725)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 601-725
Composition
 Bronze
Weight
 2.16 g
Diameter
 20 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-04
References
Numista
 N#197145
Rarity index
 100%

Reverse

Tamgha of Ustrushana with double hook surrounded by Sogdian legend.

Script: Sogdian

Lettering: crdmysh mr'y

Translation: Master Chardmish

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of imagery and symbols, including a bust facing left with a tamgha (a symbol of authority) featuring double hooks. This suggests that the coin may have been used to represent the power and authority of the Principality of Ustrushana (Sogdiana) during the 7th to 8th centuries.