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Ancient World: Pre-Islamic Indonesia (Sumatra) and Malay Archipelago, Srivijaya/Majopahit kingdoms

Currency:INR Category:Coins & Paper Money / Coins: Ancient Start Price:NA Estimated At:15,000.00 - 20,000.00 INR
Ancient World: Pre-Islamic Indonesia (Sumatra) and Malay Archipelago, Srivijaya/Majopahit kingdoms
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Pre-Islamic Indonesia (Sumatra) and Malay Archipelago, Srivijaya/Majopahit kingdoms, (1293-1520 AD), gold Massa, MSEA 717, 2.24g. Obv: Abstract floral symbol in incuse. Rev: Devanagari letter 'Ma'/ 'Mya'.

Extremely fine, Rare.

The identification of the reverse motif is not certain. Some scholars take it to be a Devanagari letter, while others opine that it is a stylized Linga or an altar.