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Thaïlande (Siam) - 6 x ceramic Gambling Token - 19th Century - King Rama V.
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Thaïlande (Siam) - 6 x ceramic Gambling Token - 19th Century - King Rama V.

Thailand (Siam) - Gambling Tokens (6 different pieces) - Porcelain Porcelain tokens were first used in old Siam as counters for a game called Fantan. The game was one of many players in the Chinese-run gambling houses called hongs. Over time they came to be used as currency within the hong owners' districts and were known as pees. The pees were easier to use than the silver bars that served as legal tender in Siam at the time. Eventually, the King of Siam introduced coins to the country and the use of the tokens as currency was outlawed. The tokens did not disappear quickly, however. They were used as currency (underground) into the 20th century. It is believed that thousands of designs were created. There was often a shortage of small change in Siam. Porcelain gaming tokens, issued by Chinese owned gambling houses were widely used as money in Siam during the 18th and 19th century. They come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and colours. After a period of time, the gambling houses would recall the tokens and they would be declared valueless, resulting in a substantial profit to the issuer. Please evaluate this lot with reference to the images provided. Will be sent via registered mail. I charge only 1x shipping costs when you buy multiple lots in the same auction. You are welcome to bid on my other items: https://veiling.catawiki.nl/aanbod/hamaca

24425339

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Thaïlande (Siam) - 6 x ceramic Gambling Token - 19th Century - King Rama V.

Thaïlande (Siam) - 6 x ceramic Gambling Token - 19th Century - King Rama V.

Thailand (Siam) - Gambling Tokens (6 different pieces) - Porcelain

Porcelain tokens were first used in old Siam as counters for a game called Fantan. The game was one of many players in the Chinese-run gambling houses called hongs. Over time they came to be used as currency within the hong owners' districts and were known as pees. The pees were easier to use than the silver bars that served as legal tender in Siam at the time. Eventually, the King of Siam introduced coins to the country and the use of the tokens as currency was outlawed. The tokens did not disappear quickly, however. They were used as currency (underground) into the 20th century. It is believed that thousands of designs were created.

There was often a shortage of small change in Siam. Porcelain gaming tokens, issued by Chinese owned gambling houses were widely used as money in Siam during the 18th and 19th century. They come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and colours. After a period of time, the gambling houses would recall the tokens and they would be declared valueless, resulting in a substantial profit to the issuer.



Please evaluate this lot with reference to the images provided.
Will be sent via registered mail.
I charge only 1x shipping costs when you buy multiple lots in the same auction.

You are welcome to bid on my other items:
https://veiling.catawiki.nl/aanbod/hamaca

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