The Macdonald Collection of Primitive Currency

Malay Penninsula, Gambar Tin Crocodile, 37cm, 0.89kg (Quiggin pl. 23, 2). Very fine, very rare (£200-250)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Macdonald Collection of Primitive Currency.

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Plate V. Cast tin ingots of varied designs and weights were current in Malaya. Many were cast in the form of birds, animals and reptiles, the crocodile being favoured