Unknown Æ - Ahurpat Kesh; within triangle

Features

Issuer Principality of Kesh (Southern Sogdiana)
King Ahurpat (720-737)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 720-737
Composition Bronze
Weight 1.77 g
Diameter 18 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
198060

Obverse

Crowned bust facing right with Sogdian legend in front.

Script: Sogdian

Lettering: bgy prn

Translation: Grace of God

Reverse

Triskeles-like tamgha of Kesh within triangle surrounded by Sogdian legend.

Script: Sogdian

Lettering: rgb'n'k xwb ''gwrpt

Translation: Ahurpat, Ruler of Raghfan

Edge

Smooth.

Comments

The xwb is often translated to Hwab, equivalent to Lord; however, on most other coins, that word is the shortened form of xwbw, which tends to be translated to a generic Ruler.

What exactly Raghfan is needs confirmation. It could be an area with Kesh, or possibly an area completely separate from Kesh.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (720-737) 

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