1 Unit (Anonymous; Tenasserim-Pegu) ND (1600-1800) front 1 Unit (Anonymous; Tenasserim-Pegu) ND (1600-1800) back
1 Unit (Anonymous; Tenasserim-Pegu) ND (1600-1800) photo
© Fred Cherrygarden

1 Unit Anonymous; Tenasserim-Pegu ND

 
Tin 19.65 g 59.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Myanmar
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1600-1800
Composition
Tin
Weight
19.65 g
Diameter
59.5 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#281978
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Burmese legend in 3 lines.

Edge

Plain

Comment

Reference: Robinson-Plate 10.2/10.4. A number of varieties exist, the number of wave-dots often varying.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of tin, which was a common material used for coinage in Myanmar during the 17th and 18th centuries. The use of tin for coins was preferred because it was abundant, durable, and had a low melting point, making it easy to mint and transport. The tin coins were also known for their unique sound, which was said to be distinct from other metals, and they were often used as a form of currency in trade and commerce.