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Hong Kong Signature Sale 3077 5-6 Dec 2019
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Tenasserim-Pegu. Anonymous cast tin Coin ND (17th-18th Century) XF (Deposits), cf. Mitch-2862, Robinson/Shaw-Unl., cf. Phayre-Plate IV, 5. 68mm. 30.62gm. A very interesting issue, these cast coins were made in ganza (a copper-tin alloy), and used for trading in coastal regions. The central square was meant to imitate Chinese cash, and is most commonly seen on the octagonal pieces, though round specimens with this feature are pictured in both Mitchiner and Phayre. The obverse motif is somewhat difficult to discern due to the deposits, and the rims show the usual casting holes. The obverse displays a small inventory sticker from Mr. Opitz's collection.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/burma/burma-tenasserim-pegu-anonymous-cast-tin-coin-nd-17th-18th-century-xf-deposits-/a/3077-38048.s?type=CoinArchives3077
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 300-500 USD
Tenasserim-Pegu. Anonymous cast tin Coin ND (17th-18th Century) XF (Deposits), cf. Mitch-2862, Robinson/Shaw-Unl., cf. Phayre-Plate IV, 5. 68mm. 30.62gm. A very interesting issue, these cast coins were made in ganza (a copper-tin alloy), and used for trading in coastal regions. The central square was meant to imitate Chinese cash, and is most commonly seen on the octagonal pieces, though round specimens with this feature are pictured in both Mitchiner and Phayre. The obverse motif is somewhat difficult to discern due to the deposits, and the rims show the usual casting holes. The obverse displays a small inventory sticker from Mr. Opitz's collection.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/burma/burma-tenasserim-pegu-anonymous-cast-tin-coin-nd-17th-18th-century-xf-deposits-/a/3077-38048.s?type=CoinArchives3077
HID02906262019
© 2019 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 300-500 USD