© Micheal Linke
© Micheal Linke
1 Salung - Siamese porcelain gambling token ND
| Porcelain | - | 19.6 mm |
| Location | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Type | Utility items › Counter tokens |
| Years | 1800-1875 |
| Value | 1 Salung (¼) |
| Currency | Baht / Tical (1238-1869) |
| Composition | Porcelain |
| Diameter | 19.6 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 16 notches) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1875 |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#414777 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denomination given in Chinese character in blue, on disk held by elder man, perhaps a monk.
Script: Chinese
Lettering: 銭
Translation: Salung ¼ baht
Edge
Plain, shallow scalloped with traces of green glazing.
Comment
528: Pi Gaming Pieces Siamese Porcelain Tokens
David Hartill
