ENAMELLED COINS. Burma, Mindon Min (1808-1853-1878), the famous "Peacock Rupee" or 1-Kyat, CS 1214 (1853), the peacock with tail-feathers spread in multi-coloured enamel on silver background, letters around in blue, brooch mounted (cf KM 10).Extremely fine.
The image of the peacock was used as the Imperial Seal.
ex Glendinings, 11 May 1988, lot 279
Estimate: £150-200