Auction 40 – 13 - 15 May 2021
Ancient, Islamic, Indian, Chinese and World Coins
Part A: Th, 13.05.2021, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part B: Th, 13.05.2021, from 11:00 PM CEST
Part C: Fr, 14.05.2021, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part D: Fr, 14.05.2021, from 11:00 PM CEST
Part E: Sa, 15.05.2021, from 7:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.
Part B: Th, 13.05.2021, from 11:00 PM CEST
Part C: Fr, 14.05.2021, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part D: Fr, 14.05.2021, from 11:00 PM CEST
Part E: Sa, 15.05.2021, from 7:00 PM CEST
Description
NEW BRITAIN: birok "pig money" (4.46g), Opitz p.84, 56cm, made of small polished shell discs braided edge-to-edge together, the most elaborate and valuable form of shell money in New Ireland, used to pay for pigs ahead of important ceremonies, VF, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
Estimate: USD 40 - 60
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Bidding
| Price realized | 35 USD |
| Starting price | 35 USD |
| Estimate | 40 USD |
The auction is closed.
