Catalogo
| Emittente | City of Halin (Pyu city-states) |
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| Anno | 400-600 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | |
| Valuta | |
| Composizione | Silver (.960) |
| Peso | 2.23 g |
| Diametro | 20 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered |
| Orientamento | Variable alignment ↺ |
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| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | Kri/Mih#A01-A05 |
| Descrizione del dritto | The obverse bears a rising sun, Hailin derivative coin. |
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| Scrittura del dritto | |
| Legenda del dritto | |
| Descrizione del rovescio | The reverse of the coin bears the srivatsa, an auspicious mark embodying good fortune. In its center is a pair of dots |
| Scrittura del rovescio | |
| Legenda del rovescio | |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (400-600) - Rising Sun - 4 Sun Rays Variety - ND (400-600) - Rising Sun - 5 Sun Rays Variety - |
| ID Numisquare | 7341928500 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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