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Burma, Mon Kingdom of Hamsavati (Sabara; modern Pegu), 5th-6th cent. AD, silver unit, obv. sankh shell; rev. temple containing a yupa (axial column), two annulets below (Mitchiner, SE Asia, no. 516), 10.03g.: CM.2225-2003

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Titles

Burma, Mon Kingdom of Hamsavati (Sabara; modern Pegu), 5th-6th cent. AD, silver unit, obv. sankh shell; rev. temple containing a yupa (axial column), two annulets below (Mitchiner, SE Asia, no. 516), 10.03g.

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Burma, Mon Kingdom of Hamsavati (Sabara; modern Pegu), 5th-6th cent. AD, silver unit, obv. sankh shell; rev. temple containing a yupa (axial column), two annulets below (Mitchiner, SE Asia, no. 516), 10.03g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2003-07-14) by Tye, Robert, Mr.

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2225-2003
Primary reference Number: 256191
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Created: Monday 2 November 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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