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Unknown Æ - Wik/Wir Middle Period
| Issuer | Choresmia (ancient) |
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| Year | 401-501 |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Obverse description | Crowned royal bust in right profile, rendered in a schematic Chorasmian style characteristic of the middle period coinage. The effigy displays a distinctive crown or headdress atop the ruler's head. A Chorasmian inscription appears in the field to the left of the bust, reading the royal name or title Wik/Wir in the local script. The relief is worn and the flan irregular, consistent with a small hammered bronze issue of the 5th century CE. |
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| Obverse script | Chorasmian |
| Obverse lettering | w/zyk/r (Translation: Wik/Wir) |
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