Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Kingdom of Harikela (Ancient Myanmar) |
|---|---|
| Năm | 475-499 |
| Loại | Standard circulation coin |
| Mệnh giá | 30 Ratti |
| Tiền tệ | Ratti |
| Chất liệu | Silver |
| Trọng lượng | 3.34 g |
| Đường kính | 24 mm |
| Độ dày | |
| Hình dạng | Round (irregular) |
| Kỹ thuật | Hammered |
| Hướng | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Humped Nandi bull facing left, face forward, with pellet border around. Lettering above. |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | Devanagari |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước | bhuticandra |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Srivastava Symbol with petal tendrils around, axial pole with sun and moon. |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Devanagari |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau | |
| Cạnh | |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
ND (475-499) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 5255742010 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: This 1/2 Silver Unit, attributed to Bhuticandr of Arakan, represents a pivotal numismatic artifact from ancient Myanmar's Rakhine region. Dated 475-499 CE, it positions Bhuticandr as a significant early ruler during a period of burgeoning regional powers following the Gupta Empire's decline. The issuance of silver coinage underscores Arakan's economic vitality and assertion of independent sovereignty, reflecting strong cultural and commercial ties with the Indian subcontinent.
Artistry: The coin's design, while anonymous in terms of engraver, belongs to an early Arakanese stylistic school deeply rooted in Indian prototypes, particularly Gupta period coinage. Typical motifs include a recumbent humped bull or a conch shell on one side, often accompanied by a Brahmi legend bearing 'Bhuticandr'. The reverse frequently features a Srivatsa symbol, executed with a blend of regional interpretation and classical Indian artistic influence.
Technical/Grading: Struck on a relatively broad (24mm) and thin flan for its weight (3.34 gg), this 1/2 Silver Unit exhibits characteristics of early minting technology. High-points for wear commonly include the bull's hump or conch spire, and the uppermost Brahmi characters. Technical strike qualities often vary, with common occurrences of planchet irregularities, slight off-centering, and uneven strikes, inherent to the period's production methods.