Cambodia, 1600–1860, 2 PE Silver Coin

Product Description

This is a Khmer (Cambodian) ancient silver coin, dating from approximately 1600–1860, with a face value of 2 PE. It has been graded AU55 by the internationally renowned NGC. Commonly known as the Hamza Bird silver coin, it is a traditional Southeast Asian hand-struck silver coin with significant historical and collectible value.

Obverse (Hamza Bird Design)

The coin is hand-struck in an irregular shape. The obverse features the classic Hamza Bird design, with the bird's outline, wings, and feet clearly visible, a representative feature of Khmer ancient coins. The silver base retains its original patina, and the details of the three-dimensional design are highly preserved, with only slight wear on the high points of the relief. It meets the AU55 near-uncirculated grading standard.

Reverse Side

The reverse side lacks intricate designs, showcasing the original hand-hammered silver blank texture. Natural patterns and slight scratches from the ancient casting process are visible, indicating the original state of a traditionally struck coin, without any signs of later polishing or repair.

Version and Condition Description

This coin is a pre-colonial Cambodian currency, hand-hammered, resulting in subtle variations in shape for each piece. Its surviving quantity is far less than that of machine-struck coins. The mythical bird motif is a core collectible series of Khmer ancient coins, possessing significant historical research value.

NGC AU55 Representative Condition：Most of the original surface and main image details are well preserved, with only very slight circulation wear. There are no holes, cracks, or signs of chemical cleaning; the original patina is intact.

The coin comes with an NGC international standard anti-counterfeiting casing:

• The front label fully displays the year, country, face value, theme, grading AU55, and unique serial number 8499767-004, and bears the NGC balance logo;

• The back of the casing features an anti-counterfeiting QR code, allowing users to verify the coin's archive on the official website NGCcoin.com, ensuring globally recognized authentication credibility;

• The sealed casing isolates the coin from air, preventing oxidation and tarnishing, and preserving its original condition for a long time.

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