LOCAL ISSUES, Türgesh Kaghans of Semirech'e. Wanand-māx, 8th century. Cash (Bronze, 20 mm, 2.00 g). Around a central square hole, ‘βγy twrkyš xʾγʾn pny’, i.e. ‘βaγ-ē Turgeš xāγān pan-i’ (‘Coin of the Lord Türgesh-Kaghan’ in Sogdian). Rev. ‘wnʾntmʾx xwβw’, i.e. ‘Wanand-māx xūβu’ (‘King Wanand-māx’ in Sogdian); trident tamgha. Lurje 1315. Smirnova 1625. Some weakness and deposits, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, privately acquired from Ancient Coins Canada.
Price realized | 30 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |