ANNAM. Silver 10 Lang Bar, ND (ca. mid-19th Century). Time of Tu Duc. FINE Details. Bent, Scratches, Drill Hole.

Dimensions: 110mm x 12mm x 14mm x 27mm; Weight: 367.51 gms. Curved series, with a beveled nature. Though somewhat bent into a slightly more curved shape than made, as well as exhibiting the noted scratches and attempted drill hole (on the bottom), this elegant piece of "odd and curious" money features some toning and a high degree of charm. A mention of the specific emperor under which it was cast is lacking, but one can make out the stamps of "gong jia" (public ranked) and "zhong ping" on opposite sides, along with a few other stamps. A hand inscribed character is seen at the top.

Estimate: USD 400-600