Description:
Peacock coins were cast and became legal tender in Myanmar during King Mindon?s reign (1853 - 1878). These coins
were made in a mint built within the Mandalay Palace in 1227 (AD 1865). Peacock coins were made of gold, silver,
copper, tin and lead. The coinage was issued over the 20 years reign (1865 - 85) and estimated to be worth Rs.
28,755,625...Subject Terms: 1. Coins...
2. Myanmar- Coins...
3. Monetary System.....
Key Words: 1. Peacock Coin
Source/publisher:
"Research in Burma History", No. 3, pp145-153, 1979, via University of Washington
Date of Publication:
1979-00-00
Date of entry:
2014-12-02
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Language:
English
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