Obverse © @adilson
Obverse © @adilson
1 Unit
| Tin | 16 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Ksetra Kingdom (Pyu city-states) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 500-800 |
| Composition | Tin |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#257773 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Lettering: Garuda
Comment
Garuda (Sanskrit: गरुड Garuḍa; Pāli: गरुळ Garuḷa) is a legendary bird or bird-like creature in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain faith.[1][2][3] He is variously the vehicle mount (vahana) of the Hindu god Vishnu, a dharma-protector and Astasena in Buddhism, and the Yaksha of the Jain Tirthankara Shantinatha.[2][3][4] Brahminy kite is considered as the contemporary representation of Garuda.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Sri Ksetra Kingdom, which was a powerful and influential empire in Southeast Asia during the 1st century CE. The coin's made of tin, which was a valuable resource at the time, and its weight of 16g suggests that it was a significant denomination. Additionally, the fact that it was standardized and widely circulated indicates that the kingdom had a well-organized monetary system.