Каталог
| Эмитент | City of Halin (Pyu city-states) |
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| Год | 400-600 |
| Тип | Standard circulation coin |
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| Состав | Silver (.960) |
| Вес | 2.23 g |
| Диаметр | 20 mm |
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| Форма | Round (irregular) |
| Техника | Hammered |
| Ориентация | Variable alignment ↺ |
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| Каталожные номера | Kri/Mih#A01-A05 |
| Описание аверса | The obverse bears a rising sun, Hailin derivative coin. |
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| Описание реверса | The reverse of the coin bears the srivatsa, an auspicious mark embodying good fortune. In its center is a pair of dots |
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| Тираж |
ND (400-600) - Rising Sun - 4 Sun Rays Variety - ND (400-600) - Rising Sun - 5 Sun Rays Variety - |
| ID Numisquare | 7341928500 |
| Дополнительная информация |
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