SUMATRA: Anonymous, AE unit (6.01g), ca. 11th-14th centuries, cf. Zeno-310220, lion walking left, one paw holding sword, dotted border around // head of lion left, umbrella above, uncertain symbol to left, fly whisk to right, three pellets below, dotted border around, some peripheral weakness, lovely patina, Choice EF. This coin is an example of a newly discovered type from central Sumatra called Jambi lion coins. Very little is known about their historical background. See Zeno-310216 for a discussion on this type.
Estimate: USD 120 - 160
Price realized | -- |
Starting price | 100 USD |
Estimate | 120 USD |