Unknown Æ - Unkown Ruler Nakhshab ND
| Bronze | 2.35 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Nakhshab (Southern Sogdiana) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 675-710 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.35 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#198048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horse walking right with surrounded by Sogdian legend.
Script: Sogdian
Lettering: xwb pryswdr
Translation: Ruler [...]
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact meaning of pryswdr needs confirmations. It may a name similar to Bariskdar; however, with Ashkant being named on the reverse of similar coins, it may be some title or title description.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant cultural and economic exchange between the Principality of Nakhshab and other regions of the ancient world, including the Byzantine Empire and the Tang Dynasty of China. This is evident in the coin's design, which features a blend of influences from various cultures, including the use of Greek and Aramaic scripts, and the depiction of a crowned ruler in a style reminiscent of Sassanian Persia.
