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1 Unit Without hole ND
Tin-lead | 2.98 g | 16 mm |
Issuer | Khmer Empire (Cambodia) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 802-1431 |
Value | 1 Unit |
Currency | Unit (802-1431) |
Composition | Tin-lead |
Weight | 2.98 g |
Diameter | 16 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#201110 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Floral design (four petalled lotus) surrounding the un-cut hole.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a medium of exchange during the Khmer Empire, which was a powerful and influential empire in Southeast Asia that flourished between the 9th and 15th centuries. The coin's design and materials reflect the empire's cultural and economic ties with other regions, and its use as a currency helped to facilitate trade and commerce within the empire and beyond.