Annam Vietnam XIX Century Qing Dynasty Silver Sycee Ingot 10 Lang 376 g. Silver Coins 3 Line Inscription at bottom

3 Line Inscription at bottom

Catalog KM# 4

Obverse: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG

Catalog:   KM# 102 Proof

Gallen) 1928

Annam Vietnam XIX Century Qing Dynasty Silver Sycee Ingot 10 Lang 376 g. Silver Coins 3 Line Inscription at bottomAnnam Vietnam XIX Century Qing Dynasty Silver Sycee Ingot 10 Lang with counter stamps. This bar was made in the early 1800s 10 Lang bars were cast by bankers and presented to government officials who stamped them with verification stamps. These characters include the reign title, a sexagenary date, and the province where they were stamped. Silver bars like the 10 Lang were used for the trade of opium with the neighboring tribesman, who made a living