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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;medoraman, post: 1842913, member: 26302&quot;]Here is another type of ancient, the Funan Kingdom of ancient SE Asia. The Funan kingdom was the first major civilization in this part of the world. They were heavily influenced by the Indian civilization, and in turn the Funan kingdom has influenced to this day the countries in SE Asia.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here are two recent purchases:</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]306469[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]306470[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>The first one is earlier. The obverse, (left pic), is upside down btw. This is from the major period of the Funan empire, around 200-500 AD. The second pic is later, more around 700ad. On this one the right pic is upside down. This was probably not made by Funan, but more likely the successor kingdom of Dvaravati. Many consider the Dvaravati kingdom to be the first Siamese Kingdom. </p><p><br /></p><p>The second coin to me is interesting not just for my SE Asian collection, but also my Sassanid one. Anyone else see on the left pic a Sassanid fire alter like those depicted on Ardashir I issues, (stylized of course)? Here is an Ardashir coin for comparison:</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]306471[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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