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Srivijaya's Coinage: The Forgotten Currency of Southeast Asian Trade
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the fascinating world of Srivijaya's coinage—the gold and silver currency that powered the empire's maritime trade for centuries. They examine the famous 'sandalwood flower' coins, called 'mas' in Malay, which bore a distinctive floral design and were likely minted in Palembang. Lucas explains how these coins facilitated exchange from the Strait of Malacca to Chinese ports, and how their weight standard—based on the Indian 'masha'—reflected Srivijaya's deep connections to the broader Indian Ocean economy…
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