Catalogue
| Émetteur | City of Halin (Pyu city-states) |
|---|---|
| Année | 400-600 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | |
| Devise | |
| Composition | Silver (.960) |
| Poids | 2.23 g |
| Diamètre | 20 mm |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | Kri/Mih#A01-A05 |
| Description de l’avers | The obverse bears a rising sun, Hailin derivative coin. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | |
| Légende de l’avers | |
| Description du revers | The reverse of the coin bears the srivatsa, an auspicious mark embodying good fortune. In its center is a pair of dots |
| Écriture du revers | |
| Légende du revers | |
| Tranche | |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
ND (400-600) - Rising Sun - 4 Sun Rays Variety - ND (400-600) - Rising Sun - 5 Sun Rays Variety - |
| ID Numisquare | 7341928500 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
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