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- Collection: Money Matters, Tuesday 4/6
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Molded brick made of tea. Decorated with human figures going about various activities, most likely depicting the process of production and the movement of tea-bricks. China
The register states: "Presented by the late Emperor of China" (to Captain Warre ?).
Tea-brick used as currency; one side divided into eight sections each containing various Russian characters and the number 53, the other with two main shapes each with writing and motifs.
moulded tea-leaf, 24.3x18.8x1.9 cm, 554 g
Inscription content: ТОРГОВЬІЙ ... (below anchors) ВЬІСОКІЙ
Inscription note: Torgovyi - in Ukraine. Visokiy - in Ukraine. These appear to be place names in Ukraine, but to be confirmed.
Inscription content: ТОРГОВЬІЙ ... (below anchors) ВЬІСОКІЙ
Inscription note: Torgovyi - in Ukraine. Visokiy - in Ukraine. These appear to be place names in Ukraine, but to be confirmed.
Salt currency. Block of salt broken into three pieces and tied together with a leaf, Ethiopia
Salt currency was one of the most accepted forms of exchange in Ethiopia. There are numerous records that illustrate that salt was often prefered than any other form of payment. Salt bars were used for barter, as small change, but they were also…
Salt currency. Block of salt broken into three pieces and tied together with a leaf, Ethiopia
Salt currency was one of the most accepted forms of exchange in Ethiopia. There are numerous records that illustrate that salt was often preferred than any other form of payment. Salt bars were used for barter, as small change, but they were also…
Copper alloy coin of King Armah of Aksum, 600-630
Copper alloy coin. (whole)
Cross supported on a stem descending to a ring at the base of the coin, flanked by two wheat-stalks emerging from the same stem. The cross has a punch-hole in the centre, filled with gold. (reverse)
Full length figure…
Cross supported on a stem descending to a ring at the base of the coin, flanked by two wheat-stalks emerging from the same stem. The cross has a punch-hole in the centre, filled with gold. (reverse)
Full length figure…
Copper alloy (brass) coin of King Loel of Aksum
Copper alloy coin. (whole)
Latin cross in centre field. (reverse)
Head and shoulders bust of Ioel facing, crowned, with a cross in the centre top of the crown. Ears or pendilia on both sides. (obverse)
Inscription (obverse):
Inscription…
Latin cross in centre field. (reverse)
Head and shoulders bust of Ioel facing, crowned, with a cross in the centre top of the crown. Ears or pendilia on both sides. (obverse)
Inscription (obverse):
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Silver gilded coin of King Za-ya'abiyo la madhen negus of Aksum
Silver coin. (whole)
Arch supported by columns with bases and capitals in centre field, containing a square-armed cross voided and inlaid with gold. (reverse)
Head and shoulders bust facing, crowned. The crown is gilt. Monogram left of head.…
Arch supported by columns with bases and capitals in centre field, containing a square-armed cross voided and inlaid with gold. (reverse)
Head and shoulders bust facing, crowned. The crown is gilt. Monogram left of head.…
Gold coin of King Ebana of Aksum
Head and shoulders bust of Ebana right, wearing headcloth, holding branch / fly-whisk (?) (or short stick / sceptre), flanked by two wheat-stalks, in a beaded circle. (reverse)
Head and shoulders bust of Ebana right, crowned, holding short stick (or…
Head and shoulders bust of Ebana right, crowned, holding short stick (or…
Silver coin of King Endubis of Aksum
Head and shoulders bust of Endubis right, wearing headcloth with rays at forehead and triangular ribbon behind. Disc and crescent at top. (reverse)
Head and shoulders bust of Endubis right, wearing headcloth with rays at forehead and triangular…
Head and shoulders bust of Endubis right, wearing headcloth with rays at forehead and triangular…