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1 Kyat - Pagan Min Copper Pattern
1214 (1853) year| Copper | - | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Myanmar |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1214 (1853) |
| Calendar | Buddhist (Chulasakarat) |
| Value | 1 Kyat |
| Currency | First kyat (1852-1889) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1892 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#420399 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath surrounded by lettering.
Script: Burmese
Lettering:
ရတနာပုံနေပြည်တော်
၁ိသုံးဒင်္ဂါး
Translation:
'Yandabon Nepydiaw' - 'Mandalay the Royal residence'.
't'tjat thon dinga' - 'Use coin as 1 kyat'
1214 Buddhist era, 1852-53 AD.
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Pattern in Copper, very similar to other pattern in White Metal and visually identical in detail to circulation silver issue.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Kyat - Pagan Min (Copper Pattern) 1214 (1853) from Myanmar made of Copper is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples existing in the world. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and historians, and its value can range from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on its condition and provenance.
