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Unknown Æ - Tarnavch Chach, without ground
| Issuer | Principality of Chach |
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| Year | 601-801 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | A bull or bovine animal depicted in profile walking to the right, rendered in a stylized manner characteristic of Sogdian coinage of the Chach region. The figure occupies the central field of the coin, with no ground line beneath the animal. The surface shows the typical irregular flan and rough finish associated with hammered bronze issues of this period. Minor symbols or decorative elements may appear in the field around the animal. |
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| Reverse description | Central device consisting of a stylized tamgha or dynastic emblem, likely a trident or anchor-like symbol enclosed within a dotted border or beaded circle. The design is characteristic of the ruler Tarnavch of Chach, executed in the flat, schematic style typical of Sogdian dynastic bronzes. A Sogdian inscription runs around the periphery of the reverse field identifying the issuing ruler. |
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| Reverse lettering | xwbw trnbc (Translation: Ruler Tarnavch) |
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