Description
Thailand, Thai Kingdoms, Chiang Mai Tok money (17th-19th century), 62.95g (Krisadaolarn/Mihailovs Plates B02-3; Mitch. 2800-1). Extremely Fine.
Variously known as the ‘Oyster’ money or ‘Pig Mouth’ money, the Chiang Mai Tok was usually found with a blackened top while the underside was yellowish brown caused by the chemical reaction of the silver alloy supposedly by mixing with egg yolk or chicken blood during the casting process.