Unknown Æ - Stachak Chach; with obverse legend and walking right ND
| Bronze | 2.12 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Chach |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Stachak (circa 601-801) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 601-801 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.12 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#198004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pitchfork-like tamgha of Chach surrounded by Sogdian legend.
Script: Sogdian
Lettering: xwbw prn st/wck
Translation: Coin of the Ruler Stachak
Edge
Plain
Comment
Two varieties exist for the xwbw on the obverse: regular and backwards. On the former, a loop is nearest to the animal's head and the word ends in an N-like character; on the latter, the N-like character is nearest to the animal's head and the word ends in a loop.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a person walking right, which is a unique design element for a coin from the Principality of Chach.
