Unknown Æ - Ahurpat Kesh, within circle, left-turning tamgha

€198,057.00
IssuerKesh, Principality of
Year720-737
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight1.71 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust facing right with Sogdian legend in front.
Obverse scriptSogdian
Obverse letteringbgy prn
(Translation: Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionLeft-turning triskeles-like tamgha of Kesh within circle and surrounded by Sogdian legend.
Reverse scriptSogdian
Reverse letteringk`shy`n`k khubu ahurp`t
(Translation: King Ahurpat of Kesh)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (720-737)  - -
Catalog ID8544189620
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