Watch List notes:

Qocho Kingdom, cash coin, circa mid 9th century to early 13th century A.D., The kingdom was founded by Huihu refugees fleeing the fall of the Uyghur Khaganate and they settled at Qocho, also known as Gaochang (see lot xxx), modern day Turpan County of Xinjiang. Its population is referred to as the 'Xizhou Huihus' after the old Tang Chinese name for Gaochang, and their kings were titled as 'Idiqut' or 'Arslan' (lion), who received royal recognition from the Tang Dynasty. The close proximity to China and the importance of the Silk Road resulted in the cash coins in local circulation were similar to Tang Dynasty's 'Kaiyuan Tongbao' which were round with a square hole in the middle, but surrounded in Uyghur legend. Very Fine condition. A curious ancient coin with strong Chinese influences and is an important part of the lineage of modern day Uyghurs and Yugurs. Dr. Werner Burger Collection..

Estimate: 800 - 2000