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OTRAR COIN (Otrar Coin) 500 tenge 1 oz Proof Казахстан
Specifications
- Country
- Казахстан
- Denomination
- 500 ₸
- Metal
- Silver 925
- Mass
- 1oz (31.1 g)
- Diameter
- 38.61
- Mintage
- 4000
- Quality
- Proof
- Year
- 2007
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The 500 tenge silver coin, weighing 31.10 g, is dedicated to one of the most significant monuments of monetary circulation in the territory of medieval Kazakhstan. Its design is connected with the coinage of the appanage ruler of Otrar during the period of the Western Turkic Khaganate in the 7th–8th centuries. The artistic concept is based on the image of an ancient bronze coin discovered at the Konyr-tobe, Altyn-tobe, and Kuyruk-tobe settlements. This issue highlights the important role of Otrar as a major craft and trade center located at the crossroads of routes and cultures. Struck in .925 silver, the coin reflects the connection between modern numismatics and archaeological heritage, allowing a glimpse into the monetary practices of the early medieval states of the region.
