. Dutch East Indies - Sumatra - Srivijaya 1 Mas gold Masa unit z.j. (950-1300 na chr.) (No reserve price)
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A single 1 Mas gold Mas a unit from the Srivijaya period (950–1300 CE) from Sumatra in the Dutch East Indies, made in gold with an unknown fineness, weighing about 2.42 g, obverse bearing the Nāgarī Mā letter (मा) and reverse featuring a lotus flower with four petals inside an incuse square, graded About UNC.
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Golden Mas unit
Front side: Impressed letter Mā in Nāgarī script - मा
Back side: Lotus flower with four petals within an incuse square.
Material: Au - gold content unknown.
Weight: 2.42 grams
Reference: Millies
Quality: About UNCirculated
Extra info
Gold coins used between the tenth and thirteenth centuries in the Malay Archipelago. Likely first developed in Java during the Śailendra period before spreading to various locations such as Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula. In literature, they are commonly called 'sandalwood flower coins,' based on the reversed design, or 'mā coins.' Often inaccurately referred to as Majapahit coins, although the widespread use of these coins predates the founding of the Majapahit Empire in 1293 AD. By the fourteenth century, cash transactions in Majapahit had effectively shifted to Chinese cash coins (Wicks 1986: 44-47, 50-55).
Also view our other offered lots on Catawiki: https://www.catawiki.com/nl/u/1200823-muntmarkt.
The quality indication is the professional assessment of MuntMarkt, but look at the images carefully to form your own impression.
This lot will be sent by registered mail and adequately insured.
Seller's Story
MuntMarkt has been active as a buyer and seller of gold, silver and coins for over 15 years.
We are specialized in top qualities and one of the few official Dutch PCGS dealers and therefore also grade according to the "Sheldon scale".
The quality of the coins is based on the personal but professional experiences of MuntMarkt, quality assessment remains an opinion and therefore we advise you to determine the quality yourself based on the photos.
Besides Catawiki, we can also be found on MA-shops and Facebook and Marktplaats.
For shipping we use our own delivery service and PostNL and we make NO exceptions to the shipping process.
All coins you buy from us come with a lifetime authenticity guarantee!
We are also always looking for beautiful collections and gold coins.
With numismatic regards,
Team MuntMarkt
Translated by Google TranslateGolden Mas unit
Front side: Impressed letter Mā in Nāgarī script - मा
Back side: Lotus flower with four petals within an incuse square.
Material: Au - gold content unknown.
Weight: 2.42 grams
Reference: Millies
Quality: About UNCirculated
Extra info
Gold coins used between the tenth and thirteenth centuries in the Malay Archipelago. Likely first developed in Java during the Śailendra period before spreading to various locations such as Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula. In literature, they are commonly called 'sandalwood flower coins,' based on the reversed design, or 'mā coins.' Often inaccurately referred to as Majapahit coins, although the widespread use of these coins predates the founding of the Majapahit Empire in 1293 AD. By the fourteenth century, cash transactions in Majapahit had effectively shifted to Chinese cash coins (Wicks 1986: 44-47, 50-55).
Also view our other offered lots on Catawiki: https://www.catawiki.com/nl/u/1200823-muntmarkt.
The quality indication is the professional assessment of MuntMarkt, but look at the images carefully to form your own impression.
This lot will be sent by registered mail and adequately insured.
Seller's Story
MuntMarkt has been active as a buyer and seller of gold, silver and coins for over 15 years.
We are specialized in top qualities and one of the few official Dutch PCGS dealers and therefore also grade according to the "Sheldon scale".
The quality of the coins is based on the personal but professional experiences of MuntMarkt, quality assessment remains an opinion and therefore we advise you to determine the quality yourself based on the photos.
Besides Catawiki, we can also be found on MA-shops and Facebook and Marktplaats.
For shipping we use our own delivery service and PostNL and we make NO exceptions to the shipping process.
All coins you buy from us come with a lifetime authenticity guarantee!
We are also always looking for beautiful collections and gold coins.
With numismatic regards,
Team MuntMarkt
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Dutch East Indies - Sumatra - Srivijaya
Year/Period and Variation
z.j. (950-1300 na chr.)
Denomination
1 Mas gold Masa unit
Metal
AV
Condition
Ungraded
