Central Asia and Caucasia Choresmia
Unknown Æ - Tutukhas (Choresmia) ND (501-601) front Unknown Æ - Tutukhas (Choresmia) ND (501-601) back
Unknown Æ - Tutukhas (Choresmia) ND (501-601) photo
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Unknown Æ - Tutukhas (Choresmia) ND (501-601) front Unknown Æ - Tutukhas (Choresmia) ND (501-601) back
© Stephen Album Rare Coins

Unknown Æ - Tutukhas Choresmia ND

 
Bronze 2.88 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
 Choresmia (Central Asia and Caucasia)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 501-601
Composition
 Bronze
Weight
 2.88 g
Diameter
 14 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-04
References
Numista
 N#200270
Rarity index
 97%

Reverse

Five dots surrounded by Choresmian legend.

Lettering: twtwhs

Translation: Tutukhas

Edge

Plain

Comment

Vainberg BI/1

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a mythical creature called the "Tutukhas" on one side, which is believed to have been a symbol of protection and good luck in ancient Choresmian culture.