Collection of Patrick J O'Rourke - Asian & World Coin
Lot 5731 Session 20 (7.30pm Friday 25 November) Collection of Patrick J O'Rourke - Asian & World Coins
Estimate $200
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SOLD $300
MALAYSIA, assorted tin currencies, including tin animal money and other shapes of the 13th-14th century (7), these from Malacca, crocodiles lengths 55, 75 and 140mm each respectively (17.01, 34.97 and 175 g [illustrated]), (Tony Lee No.TL 87, 84 and 83), another (2) of tortoises (58.84 and 280 g) with Chinese character for wealth for the lighter coin and Yuan bao for the heavier example (Tony Lee cf.TL 76 and 79 [illustrated]). Very fine or better, rare types. (5)
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