Primitive Money
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Lot 5805 Session 17 (11.30am Fri 26 Nov) Primitive Money
Estimate $100
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BURMA, Tok Coinage, Eastern Toks of the Nam region to the east of Chiengmai, and are contemporary with the Chiengmai toks in North-eastern Burma, issued (A.D. 1635-1768) continued until the 19th century, silver shell money to Tok coinage, (average 55 grams, 33-45mm), obv. disc of solid silver with convex lower surface stained with reddish brown application, (cf.Robinson & Shaw 4.1-3; M.2803-2805). Fine - very fine. (3)
Ex Robb Family Collection.
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