Katalog
| Emittent | City of Halin (Pyu city-states) |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 400-600 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nennwert | |
| Währung | |
| Material | Silver (.960) |
| Gewicht | 2.23 g |
| Durchmesser | 20 mm |
| Dicke | |
| Form | Round (irregular) |
| Prägetechnik | Hammered |
| Ausrichtung | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Stempelschneider | |
| Im Umlauf bis | |
| Referenz(en) | Kri/Mih#A01-A05 |
| Aversbeschreibung | The obverse bears a rising sun, Hailin derivative coin. |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | |
| Averslegende | |
| Reversbeschreibung | The reverse of the coin bears the srivatsa, an auspicious mark embodying good fortune. In its center is a pair of dots |
| Reversschrift | |
| Reverslegende | |
| Rand | |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage |
ND (400-600) - Rising Sun - 4 Sun Rays Variety - ND (400-600) - Rising Sun - 5 Sun Rays Variety - |
| Numisquare-ID | 7341928500 |
| Zusätzliche Informationen |
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