No. 94246560

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China, Qing dynasty. Yunnan 5 Tael ND 1895-1907  (No Reserve Price)
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China, Qing dynasty. Yunnan 5 Tael ND 1895-1907 (No Reserve Price)

Zum Verkauf steht ein hochwertiger und seltener Silberbarren aus China mit einer reichen Geschichte. Dieses authentische Stück stammt aus den Jahren um 1884 und wurde von Chen Yuanchang, vermutlich einem Bankeigner aus der Provinz Yun Nan, ausgegeben. - Gewicht: ca. 154 g (ca. 5 Tael) - Herkunft: China, historische Prägung - Zustand: Sehr gut erhalten, historisch wertvoll Diese Art von Silberbarren, auch bekannt als Sattelgeld, Schildkrötengeld oder Stuhlgeld wurde bis ins 20. Jahrhundert als Zahlungsmittel in China, Burma und Thailand verwendet.

No. 94246560

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China, Qing dynasty. Yunnan 5 Tael ND 1895-1907  (No Reserve Price)

China, Qing dynasty. Yunnan 5 Tael ND 1895-1907 (No Reserve Price)

For sale is a high-quality and rare silver bar from China with a rich history. This authentic piece dates from around 1884 and was issued by Chen Yuanchang, presumably a bank owner from Yun Nan Province.

- Weight: approx. 154 g (approx. 5 taels)
- Origin: China, historical character
- Condition: Very well preserved, historically valuable

This type of silver bar, also known as saddle money, turtle money or chair money, was used as a means of payment in China, Burma and Thailand until the 20th century.

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