Laos, Kingdom of Lan Xang (Lanchang) - Collection of money ingots, 16th - 19th century (6)

Laos, Kingdom of Lan Xang (Lanchang) – Collection of money ingots, 16th – 19th century (6)
Cast AR Lat of 1 Tamlung – "Hoi money" also known as “Tiger tongue” money (2). These silver bars were called "Tiger tongues" because of their long, flat, tongue-like shape and are characterized by a "double sucker" or dotted texture around the rim. 1. 52.41g. 96x16x6mm. 2. 59.41g. 106x19x5mm. Mitchiner NI 2999. Cast Bronze, Brass or Tin “Lad money” also known as Boat money or Canoe (4). Smooth blank surface. Came in a variety of sizes. 3. 30.33g. 90x12x4mm. 4. 47.09g. 80x15x7mm. 5. 26.04g. 72x11x8mm. 6. 11.38g. 54x12x5mm. Mitchiner NI 3024.