One of eleven Indian and Burmese coins:
Burma, Province of Chiengmai (mod. Chiang Mai, Thailand), c. 1615-1768, silver tok, cast with hollow domed top, semi-circular opening on lower surface, fractured dome above, two circular stamps in edge with the symbol for four, a traditional local symbol for coinage (Mitchiner, Non-Islamic, no. 2800), 69.72g., diam 60 x 55 mm, orange lacquer on lower surface.
History note: Under Review
Method of acquisition: Bought (2006-01-30) by Tye, Robert
Circa 1615 - 1768
Object Weight 69.72 g
Accession number: CM.289-2006
Primary reference Number: 252065
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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