LOCAL ISSUES, Türgesh Kaghans of Semirech'e. Anonymous, circa 704-766. Cash (Bronze, 27 mm, 9.41 g). ‘βγy twrkyš xʾγʾn pny’, i.e. ‘βaγ-ē Turgeš xāγān pan-i’ (‘Coin of the Lord Türgesh-Kaghan’ in Sogdian). Rev. Large semi-circular tamgha of Türgesh, an M-like runic symbol, and the word ‘mʾx’, i.e. ‘māx’ (‘moon’ in Sogian). Lurje 679. Smirnova 1588. Some weakness and cleaning scratches, otherwise, good fine.
From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, ex Album 34, 23 May 2019, 175.
Price realized | 140 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |