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Size 12.5 cm X 3.2 cm

A Siam Mekong (Thailand) 19th century medium currency bar. It is popularly known as "tiger tongue". Normally there would be 3 stamps along centre of the bar. This is a spectacular piece of primitive money. It should be struck with silver in the 1800's.

(Thanks to Mr. Y. K. Leung of "Chinese Numismatics in Hong Kong" who provided the above information.)

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