Central Asia, Soghd, AE cash, Hirak/Gurak

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Central Asia. Soghd. Ikhshids of Samarqand. Hirak/Gurak (710-738AD)

The Ikhshids of Samarqand were local rulers of Sogdiana under the suzerainty of the Umayyad Caliphate. Hirak (or Gurak) ruled during a period marked by shifting allegiances between the Umayyads and the Türgesh Khaganate. His reign was significant for maintaining a degree of autonomy in Samarqand while navigating the broader political struggles between the Arabs and the Turkic forces in Central Asia

Imitation of Chinese AE cash (2.80 g)

OBVERSE: Sogdian legend “wr`kk MLK`” (=Ikhshid Gurak)

REVERSE: Dynastic tamgha to the right of the square hole, tamgha of Samarqand to the left

Choice VF. Deep patina. Rare

References:

Z-218185 (similar coin)

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