1 Fuang - Siam Gambling Token Xie Xing

€410,338.00
LocationThailand
Year1800-1875
TypeUtility items/Counter token
CompositionPorcelain
Weight2.1 g
Diameter19 mm
Thickness4 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueColoured
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
EdgeSmooth, tapers towards obverse.
Period
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Obverse descriptionTwo raised Chinese characters on glazed white field. The front bears the relief inscription ` xie xingi`, meaning `harmonious ascent`, inside a raised rim.
Obverse lettering恊 興
Obverse scriptChinese
Reverse descriptionDenomination writes into the field, painted in blue on white porcelain background. Glazed. Showing the burnt-in word `fang` (Chinese character) or `Fuang` (referring to the Siamese currency).
Reverse lettering
(Translation: 1 Fuang, (1/8 baht))
Reverse scriptChinese
Mint
MintageND (1800-1875)  - -
Catalog ID5592026430
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