British and World Coins

WORLD COINS, Silver Shell Money (Ngön Hôi) (2), 19th century, cast silver rounds, the upper side convex, the underside with rough surface and oval indentation, 40mm, 65.5g and 38mm, 65.6g (Quiggin p. 218) [2]. Much as made, both pierced

Used in marriage ceremonies in northern Thailand