Central Asia, Soghd, AE unit, Ustrushana, Satachary

Central Asia. Soghd. Ustrushana. Afshin Satachary. 6th-7th century AD

Ustrushana was a historically significant region in Central Asia, located between Sogdiana and Ferghana (modern-day Tajikistan and Uzbekistan). It was a semi-independent principality known for its unique cultural and political influences from Sogdian, Persian, and Turkic traditions.

One of the known rulers of Ustrushana was Satachar/Satachary, who likely ruled during the period of Arab expansion into Central Asia. The rulers of Ustrushana, called Afshins, maintained a semi-autonomous status while dealing with Arab forces and other regional powers, such as the Tangs and the Western Turks

AE unit (1.95 g)

OBVERSE: head of ruler with winged crown, 3/4 to left

REVERSE:Y-shaped tamgha,with sogdian legend: rγ´nc MR´Y 

Choice VF. RARE

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Z-347089 (this coin)

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