Auction Catalogue

9 April 1997

Starting at 1:00 PM

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Ancient, British and World Coins, Historical Medals and Banknotes

The Westbury Hotel  37 Conduit Street  London  W1S 2YF

Lot

№ 597

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9 April 1997

Hammer Price:
£110

Malaysia, Perak, Duit Kura Kura, tin money (13), in the form of shells, mostly c. 25mm, 18.76, 18.27, 17.63, 17.61, 9.82, 9.57, 9.45, 9.14, 9.02, 9.01 [2], 8.57, 8.53gm, all with Chinese character on reverse (cf. Spink Singapore 1994, 242-3; cf. DNW 28, 689). [13]. All pierced for suspension, mostly fair to fine, some better (£60-100)