Unknown Æ - Unknown Tudun Ruler Chach; with cross
Features
| Issuer | Principality of Chach |
|---|---|
| Governor |
Uncertain ruler I (circa 601-801)
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| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 601-801 |
| Value | Unknown Æ |
| Currency | Unknown Æ (circa 601-801) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.56 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number |
N# 198013
Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
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| References |
Sh&K# 220
V. D. Shagalov, A. V. Kuznetsov; 2006. Каталог монет Чача III-VIII вв. = Catalogue of Coins of Chach, 3rd-8th Centuries AD. Fan, Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
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Obverse
Bust partially facing left wearing large earrings and cap, all with cross in front.
Reverse
Pitchfork-like tamgha surrounded by Sogdian legend.
Lettering: tdwn xwb c'cynk
Translation: Tudun Ruler of Chach
Edge
Smooth.
Comments
The tdwn comes in two directions: regular and backwards. Those with a regular direction have the flat side facing the tamgha (like the pictured example), and those with a backwards direction have the flat side facing away from the tamgha.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | ||||||||||||
| ND (601-801) | Backwards tdwn | |||||||||||
| ND (601-801) | Regular tdwn | |||||||||||
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