Rare Dvaravati Pre-Decimal Silver Coin 5th-11th c. C6 Start Price USD 169.99 Current Price USD 169.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, September 21, 2008 End Time Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Location Southeast Asia See more about 'Rare Dvaravati Pre-Decimal Silver Coin 5th-11th c. C6' Description   Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Rare Dvaravati Pre-Decimal Silver 2 Tola Coin  5th-11th c. C 6 (see photos) (estimate of actual age: 9-11th c.)   The term Dvaravati derives from coins which were inscribed in Sanskrit with śrī dvāravatī. The Sanskrit word dvāravatī means "she with many gates " (from dvar "door gate"). The Dvaravati Kingdom was located in the central area of the Chao Phraya River basin – in the area now known as Nakhon Pathom Province. In that era, gold and silver coins with symbols were used as money . Dvaravati gold and silver coins are distinguished by a unique image of a conch shell on the obverse. The reverse was struck with an image of the temple, Sri Vatsa, a thunderbolt, a whip, an elephant hook, and the sun and crescent moon at the top and a fish or wavy lines at the bottom. The Dvaravati kingdom of early Siam existed from the 6th to the 11th centuries. The Kingdom was then absorbed by the growing Lavo and Suvarnabhumi kingdoms. The people of the kingdom used the ancient Mon language, but whether they were ethnically Mon is unknown. There is evidence that this kingdom may have had more than one race, including Chinese, Malays and Khmer. Little is known about the administration of the kingdom, or even whether it was technically a kingdom at all. It may simply have been a loose gathering of principalities rather than a centralised state. The main settlements appear to have been at Nakhon Pathom, U Thong and Khu Bua west of the Chao Phraya river. Other towns like Lavo (modern-day Lopburi) or Si Thep were also clearly influenced by the Dvaravati culture, but probably were not part of the kingdom. The Dvaravati were heavily influenced by Indian culture, and played an important role in introducing Buddhism and particularly Buddhist art to the region. Another group of coins with Mon influence were minted with a Sanskrit inscription on the obverse, and on the reverse an image of a cow and a calf, a water pot, a Dharma wheel, a conch shell and a deer. Symbols on Dvarivati coins reflected mainly Gandharan Buddhist beliefs. Material: Silver Size:  4cm, Diameter Weight: 24.1 grams (2 Tola ) 24.1x15.432=371.9 grains  at 180 grains per Tola=2 Tola Condition: Fine (see photos) Fixed Price (Buy it Now or Make Offer) Listings   Which include free worldwide Air Mail-Priority, registered delivery shipping, are set at a level that is comfortable for me. Hopefully, sincere collectors, dealers and academics will find them low enough to stimulate their interest.   Carefully Examine The Photos and Email Me If You Have Any Questions Before you Bid or Make an Offer!   Good Luck and Happy Bidding!   FREE Worldwide Shipping FREE International Air Mail-Priority, Registered Delivery 7-10 Day (estimated) Delivery   Be Advised Your Signature May Be Required For Delivery   Not responsible for delivery times, Customs seizures, or Homeland Security protocols.   *Seller Accepts No Shipping/Delivery Responsibility If Item Is Not Insured*   Feedback I always leave positive feedback after the winner has received the item and left feedback for me.    PayPal Only-Within 5 Days  RETURN POLICY   Buyer has 7 days to notify seller and a further 7 days for due diligence.   Conditions Apply   Contact Me for Details Before You Bid or Make an Offer.   TERMS   100% Cash Back-PayPal   If the item is returned to me in the same fine condition as it was originally sent to the buyer.     It is not possible to refund shipping charges.       On Sep-20-08 at 21:54:28 PDT, seller added the following information: double99nine Store Place a Bid!