Lot 3518

Sale 95 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, The Robb Family Collection

Description

Burma, Eastern Tok Coinage of Nan, east of Chiengmai circulated in the Prae region, in Eastern Burma, (A.D. 1615-1768), silver tamlung, (48.9 grams, 43mm), obv. disc of silver domed top, rev. opening below and small hole for stringing, (M.2804, Opitz p.254), a tin (9.5 grams) issue of Toungou dynasty (1486-1599) with animal both sides (cf.M.2794); together with Siam, silver different bullet money baht and smaller (8), porcelain pe gambling tokens all different varieties (14) and a large tin charm (57mm); Vietnam, Annam token piastre (cf.M.4542) in the name of Khai Dinh (1916-1925); a cowrie shell (Opitz p.118-9) and an ostrich egg money (Opitz p.246). Fine - very fine, some scarce and rare. (28)

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$230

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