Dutch East Indies - Sumatra - Srivijaya

1 Gouden mas unit. Front: Impressed letter Mā in Nāgarī script - मा Back: Lotus flower with four petals inside an incuse square. Material: Au - gold content unknown Weight: 2.43 grams Reference: Millies Grade: About UNC Extra info Gold coins used in the Malay Archipelago between the 10th and 13th centuries. Presumably first developed on Java during the Śailendra period before spreading to various locations, such as Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula. In literature commonly called “sandalwood flower coins,” based on the reverse design, or “mā coins.” Often inaccurately referred to as Majapahit coins, although the general use of this coin 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). This lot is offered in our special SSA Numistrust selection auction; this special semi-monthly auction closes after the weekly auction on Tuesday. This special Single Seller Auction includes the Netherlands, VOC and overseas territories. View also our other offered lots on Catawiki : https://www.catawiki.com/en/u/29383408-numistrust-de-numismaat The quality designation is the professional assessment of Numistrust / the Numismaat, but please examine the images closely for your own impression. Shipping policy Our shipping costs are based on shipping with UPS, including insurance up to a maximum of €1,000. No exceptions to our shipping rates are made. The standard rate applies for shipments from 1 gram to 4 kg. If combined shipping exceeds the maximum weight of 4 kg or the total value exceeds the insured amount of €1,000, additional charges will be billed. National insurance costs: 0.7% of the insured value. International insurance costs: 1.75%. For deliveries to islands and remote areas, any carrier surcharges may be charged at cost price.

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