18th C. Thai Silver Bullet Money Baht Currency, Rama I
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Description
Southeast Asia, Thailand, ca. 18th to early 19th century CE. A collection of 5 silver currency pieces known as bullet money or bullet coins, the silver ingot bent into a rounded shape, the thick part stamped with 2 marks (chakra wheel and trident) from King Rama I's reign (1782 - 1809). These coins where valued based on their weight using the bhat (tical) unit of measurements. Size of largest: 0.58" Diameter (1.5 cm); silver quality: 94.5% to 98.1%; total combined weight: 49.8 grams
Provenance: private Charlotte, North Carolina, USA collection; ex-Joel Malter collection, prior to 2004
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#179268
Provenance: private Charlotte, North Carolina, USA collection; ex-Joel Malter collection, prior to 2004
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#179268
Condition
Some softening to stamp marks, and light mineral deposits, otherwise intact and very good. Dark patina and toning.
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18th C. Thai Silver Bullet Money Baht Currency, Rama I
Estimate $700 - $1,050
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PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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