Lot 1462

Description

Borneo, (Malaysia, Brunei), brass cannon money, 130mm, (135g), late 19th century early 20th century, with fish handles on top, broken piece out of side, used for trading purposes, barter of goods, payment of fines and in engagement and wedding ceremonies (Opitz [2000 edn.] p.100 as illustrated); together with tin imitations of Mexico, Charles IV, silver 8 reales, 1793FM, (KM.109); Netherland East Indies, 18th century rupees native type with hoard patination as imitations of Java rupees (light weight); a tin soldier and a jeton. Mostly recovered from finds all with patination very good - very fine. (6)