AE drachm, unknown ruler, 600-700 AD, Chach, Central Asia - lion/tamgha (Shagalov/Kuznetsov #255)

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Lion walking right, tail raised / Angular tamgha, Sogdian legend around ch'chynk xwb ("ruler of Chach"). 18mm, 1.86 grams. Shagalov/Kuznetzov type 9.1 (#255).

Rare.

This type is reportedly found in the towns of Kanka and Banaket, which were the outlaying regions of Chach. They were probably minted by a local ruler using the casting method and were imitating the contemporary coins of Tarnvach of Chach (or were possibly issued by this ruler).


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