Coins of the Khorezm Rulers

You are looking at bronze coins issued by the rulers of ancient Khorezm during the 6th–8th centuries CE.
The Khorezm oasis was one of the principal political and cultural centers of Central Asia. For nearly a millennium, its rulers minted their own coinage — a clear expression of sovereignty and state authority.
The obverse typically presents the profile of a ruler facing right, wearing a distinctive crown. Such crowns often incorporate images of Bactrian camels or mythical birds, underscoring the sacred dimension of kingship.
The reverse depicts a mounted horseman, a traditional symbol of military power. Surrounding the figure appears the dynastic tamga, along with the ruler’s name and title inscribed in ancient Khorezmian script derived from Aramaic.
These coins functioned not only as currency but also as official instruments of representation, preserving in miniature form the names, titles, and symbols of Khorezm’s rulers.