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2 Mu 1 Pe - Mindon Min
1228 (1867) year| Gold | 2.7500 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Myanmar |
|---|---|
| King | Mindon Min (1853-1878) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1228 (1867) |
| Calendar | Buddhist (Chulasakarat) |
| Value | 2 Mu 1 Pe = 5 Gold Pe = 80 Silver Pe (4) |
| Currency | First kyat (1852-1889) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.7500 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#24239 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Comment
This lion stands beside the right gate of the Holy Shwedagong Pagoda surroundings the Nine Wonders of Holy Shwedagong Pagoda of Buddhism. This magnificent lion has a dragon's head and a lions body.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Mu 1 Pe - Mindon Min 1228 (1867) from Myanmar made of Gold weighing 2.7500 g is that it was issued during the reign of King Mindon Min, who was the second king of the Konbaung dynasty and ruled from 1853 to 1878. During his reign, he made significant efforts to modernize Myanmar and introduced new currency systems, including the use of gold coins like this one.
