Ancient, British and World Coins, Historical Medals and Banknotes

Malaysia, Perak, Duit Ikan, tin ‘Fish’ money, 67mm, 46.91gm (cf. Singh 66; cf. Spink Singapore 1994, 228; cf. DNW 28, 685). Fine, very rare (£80-100)

The pieces in this and the following four lots are the remaining balance of a small group of ‘animal’ currency, believed used by the mercantile community in Perak prior to 1600. The first part of the group was sold in these rooms, 28 January 1997, lots 685-9