© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Unknown Æ - Chirdanak Kabarna; without arrow; regular portraits ND
| Bronze | 3.37 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | City of Kabarna (Principality of Chach) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Chirdanak (circa 625-701) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 625-701 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.37 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#197372 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tamgha of Kabarna surrounded by Sogdian legend.
Script: Sogdian
Lettering: ZNH pny cpgw yrcdnk
Translation: This is the coin of Yabgu Chirdanak
Edge
Plain
Comment
Examples with distorted legends and merged words were struck later.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of bronze, which was a common material used for coins in ancient times due to its durability and resistance to corrosion.
