Sold
Southeast Asia, Thailand, ca. 18th to early 19th century CE. A collection of 7 silver currency pieces known as bullet money or bullet coins, the silver bar 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: 0.5″ Diameter (1.3 cm); silver quality: 83% to 93%; total weight: 103.5 grams
Condition: Some softening to stamp marks, otherwise intact and very good. Dark patina and toning.
Provenance: private Miami, Florida, USA collection; ex-Artemis Gallery; ex-private Southern California collection, USA, bestowed 2006; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, acquired before 2006
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 purchases.
We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
