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Lot No.104
AUC48
Ancient India
Auction Date: 12-04-2025
Copper
Ancient Sogdia, Kingdom of Chach - unattributed copper coin of Hunnic / Hephthalite period, (c.600-700 AD), 2.12g. Obv: King, wearing tunic and Hunnic headdress, seated cross-legged holding aloft an object, facing a queen, seated in a similar manner, wearing a long drape. Rev: tamgha in centre, surrounded by a Sogdian inscription.
Extremely fine, Very rare.
The kingdom of Chach was located in the oasis in the Syrdarya river valley, near present Day Tashkent. In 5th century it became a part of the Hephthalite realms.The depiction on obverse is reminiscent of the famous clay image of a Hunnic princely donor couple excavated in the monastery at Fondukistan in North Afghanistan.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 8,000-10,000
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