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© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
Unknown Æ - Wanwan Kanju; 2nd period; retrograde tamgha
| Bronze | 3.40 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kangju Kingdom (Sogdiana (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Wanan (circa 201-600) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 201-601 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.40 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#198501 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Retrograde tamgha of Kangju with a possible dot in centre, all surrounded by blundered Sogdian legend.
Script: Sogdian
Lettering: [c'c'n n'p'c wnwn xwb]
Translation: [Ruler Wanwan of the Chachian people]
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique retrograde tamgha symbol, which is a stylized representation of a horse's head and is believed to have been used as a symbol of the Kangju Kingdom.
