1 Cash - Anonymous Uniface, late type, type 1

Issuer Türgesh Khaganate
Year 750-766
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Cash
Currency Cash (716-766)
Composition Bronze
Weight 1.14 g
Diameter 16 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a square hole
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
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Obverse description Sogdian legend surrounding the hole.
Obverse script Sogdian
Obverse lettering bgy twrkys x`g`n pny
(Translation: Coin of the Master, Türgesh Khagan)
Reverse description Blank (uniface).
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (750-766) - -
Numisquare ID 1894153270
Additional information

Historical Context: The Türgesh Khaganate, a significant successor to the Western Göktürks, dominated Zhetysu and parts of Transoxiana. This 1 Cash coin, dated 750-766, falls within a turbulent period following the pivotal Battle of Talas (751), marking the decline of Tang influence

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