Coin finds on the territory of Kyrgyzstan: from antiquities to the Middle Ages

Coins from contiguous states came into the Central Asian and Eastern Chinese Turkestan regions alongside the Silk Road together with diplomatic missions and trade caravans.  These coinage locations, issuers’ identification and the date of emission provide crucial information for concerning the history of the Silk Road in regions of modern Kyrgyzstan.

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  • Author(s):
    Koshevar
    Language of article:
    English
    Source:

    Bulletin of IICAS, Volume 12, 2010

    Format:
    PDF
    Countries:
    Kyrgyzstan

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