1/4 Unit Hailin

Emisor City of Halin (Pyu city-states)
Año 400-600
Tipo Standard circulation coin
Valor
Moneda
Composición Silver (.960)
Peso 2.23 g
Diámetro 20 mm
Grosor
Forma Round (irregular)
Técnica Hammered
Orientación Variable alignment ↺
Grabador(es)
En circulación hasta
Referencia(s) Kri/Mih#A01-A05
Descripción del anverso The obverse bears a rising sun, Hailin derivative coin.
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Leyenda del anverso
Descripción del reverso The reverse of the coin bears the srivatsa, an auspicious mark embodying good fortune. In its center is a pair of dots
Escritura del reverso
Leyenda del reverso
Canto
Casa de moneda
Tirada ND (400-600) - Rising Sun - 4 Sun Rays Variety -
ND (400-600) - Rising Sun - 5 Sun Rays Variety -
ID de Numisquare 7341928500
Información adicional

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

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