© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Unknown Æ - Nirtanak Farankat; with moon; facing right ND
| Bronze | 1.62 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | City of Farankat (Principality of Chach) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Nirtanak (circa 601-801) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 601-801 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.62 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#197411 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Tamgha surrounded by Sogdian legend.
Script: Sogdian
Lettering: pny 'krty c'cynk xwbw nyrt
Translation: Coin made by the Chach ruler Nirtanak
Edge
Plain
Comment
Two varieties of the legend exist: those read from inside to outside and those read from outside to inside.The former has the flat parts of the legend facing towards the tamgha, and the latter has the flat parts of the legend facing away from the tamgha (like the pictured example).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the moon on one side, which suggests that the Principality of Chach may have had a strong astronomical tradition or significance.
