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½ Unit ND
Tin-lead | 1.70 g | 13 mm |
Issuer | Khmer Empire (Cambodia) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 802-1431 |
Value | ½ Unit |
Currency | Unit (802-1431) |
Composition | Tin-lead |
Weight | 1.70 g |
Diameter | 13 mm |
Shape | Scalloped |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#201108 |
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Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Eight dots (four groups of two) surrounding the hole.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Khmer Empire, which was a powerful and influential empire in Southeast Asia that flourished between the 9th and 13th centuries. The coin's design and materials reflect the empire's cultural and economic ties with other regions, and its preservation provides valuable insights into the history of the Khmer people and their monetary systems.