LOCAL ISSUES. Semirech’e. Qarluq-Kaghan Köbäk, 8th century. Cash (Bronze, 19 mm, 2.50 g). Around a central square hole, ‘βγy xrʾlwγ xʾγʾn pny’, i.e. ‘βaγ-ē Xarāluγ xāγān pan-i’ (‘Coin of the Lord Qarluq-Kaghan’ in Sogdian). Rev. ‘kwpʾk xwtʾw’, i.e. ‘Kupāk xutāw’ (‘King Köbäk’ in Sogdian); tamgha and a runic symbol. Zeno 46265. Extremely rare. Areas of weakness and with some earthen deposits, otherwise, good fine.
From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, ex Album 32, 13 September 2018, 150.
Price realized | 80 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |