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5 Mu - Mindon Min
1214 (1853) year| Silver (.917) | 5.8319 g | 24.4 mm |
| Issuer | Myanmar |
|---|---|
| King | Mindon Min (1853-1878) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1214 (1853) |
| Calendar | Buddhist (Chulasakarat) |
| Value | 5 Mu (0.5) |
| Currency | First kyat (1852-1889) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 5.8319 g |
| Diameter | 24.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#19495 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Lettering:
ရတနာပိုနေပြဥာ်တော်
၅။းသိုး
၁၂၁၃
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Mu - Mindon Min 1214 (1853) coin from Myanmar is that it was made of silver (.917) and weighed 5.8319 g, which was a significant departure from the usual copper or bronze coins that were commonly used in circulation at that time. This coin was issued during the reign of King Mindon Min, who was known for his efforts to modernize and develop the economy of Myanmar. The use of silver in the coinage was a deliberate choice to increase the value and durability of the currency, and it reflects the country's rich history and cultural heritage.
