No. 94246560

China, Qing dynasty. Yunnan 5 Tael ND 1895-1907 (No Reserve Price)
No. 94246560

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.
You might also like
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
This object was featured in
How to buy on Catawiki
1. Discover something special
2. Place the top bid
3. Make a secure payment