Unknown Æ - Unknown Ruler One moon ND
| Bronze | 1.13 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | City of Kanka (Principality of Chach) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Uncertain ruler III (circa 601-801) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 601-801 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.13 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#197277 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tamgha of Kanka surrounded by Sogdian legend.
Script: Sogdian
Lettering: pny tk' ryttpyr c'cynk
Translation: Coin [of tk' ryttpyr?] of Chach
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a moon on one side, which suggests that the people of the City of Kanka and the Principality of Chach may have had a strong connection to astronomy and the night sky.
