Catalogus
| Uitgever | City of Halin (Pyu city-states) |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 400-600 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Waarde | |
| Valuta | |
| Samenstelling | Silver (.960) |
| Gewicht | 2.23 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round (irregular) |
| Techniek | Hammered |
| Oriëntatie | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | Kri/Mih#A01-A05 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | The obverse bears a rising sun, Hailin derivative coin. |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | |
| Opschrift voorzijde | |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | The reverse of the coin bears the srivatsa, an auspicious mark embodying good fortune. In its center is a pair of dots |
| Schrift keerzijde | |
| Opschrift keerzijde | |
| Rand | |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
ND (400-600) - Rising Sun - 4 Sun Rays Variety - ND (400-600) - Rising Sun - 5 Sun Rays Variety - |
| Numisquare-ID | 7341928500 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
Historical Context: This 1/4 Unit Hailin coin originates from Halin, a prominent Pyu city-state in ancient Myanmar, flourishing between 400 and 600 CE. The Pyu civilization was a sophisticated early urban culture, strategically located on vital trade routes. Halin served as a significant economic hub. Standardized silver coinage, like this piece, highlights the Pyu's advanced economy and regional commerce. These coins typically lack specific rulers, reflecting communal or religious authority.
Artistry: The artistry of Pyu coinage, including this 1/4 Unit, is distinctly symbolic, eschewing portraiture typical of early Southeast Asian numismatics. Engravers are unknown. The