Unknown Æ - Wanwan Kangju; 1st period; regular tamgha; with dot

Features

Issuer Kangju Kingdom (Sogdiana (ancient))
Ruling authority Wanan (circa 201-600)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 201-601
Composition Bronze
Weight 3.99 g
Diameter 21 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
198489
References Sh&K# 6
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.

Obverse

Long-haired, diademed bust facing left.

Reverse

Right-facing tamgha of Kangju with dot in centre, all surrounded by Sogdian legend.

Script: Sogdian

Lettering: c'c'n n'p'c wnwn xwb

Translation: Ruler Wanwan of the Chachian people

Edge

Smooth.

Comments

Some examples have a crescent moon on the diadem, but not all do. On some examples, the diadem is worn beyond recogniztion on struck off flan.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (201-601)  Legend read in an uncertain direction
ND (201-601)  Legend read inside to outside
ND (201-601)  Legend read outside to inside

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