One of the countries and regions where studies on older coins, and money in general, is still in its early stages, is Myanmar.  A country bordering China’s Southern province Yunnan.

In the past 2 centuries British officers wrote some articles on this. But it was only in 1980 when M. Robinson and L.A.Shaw published their book  “The coins and banknotes of Burma”, an extensive overview became available .  In 1986 a second book of M. Robinson was published “The Lead and Tin coins of Pegu and Tenasserim”.  More than 20 years later at last, in 2007 to be precise, a first book by a Burmese was published under the title “Auspicious symbols and ancient coins of Myanmar”.  This book from Than Htun (Dedaye) is still the reference work that covers the entire numismatic history, with extensive information on symbols and animals appearing on the coins. A must have. And finally, in 2012, Dietrich Mahlo published a great book covering the coins from the first millennium under the title “The early coins of Myanmar (Burma)”.

In 2022 this book was published on what are amazing coins: the large tin and lead coins produced in Burma between the 14th and 19 century.

ISBN = 978-90-9028-945-8

Hard cover, A4 pages

Number of pages is 169, hardcover

Language is English

Flanders: Diestse Studiekring voor Numismatiek

More info and a flyer can be obtained via an email to vercrusse.coins@gmail.com

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                      ·        Inside Belgium    = 12 EUR