Please note; we are not knowledgeable enough to authenticate this coin. For this reason, the coin is priced significantly lower than other coins in recent auctions. This coin appears to have been carved from stone. According to documentation that came with the coin, the coin was obtained in the 1980’s during a private trip to Yap to study the Yapese culture.
The coin was purchased in the 1990's as part of the private collection of Milan Ristanović, a PHD of Natural Sciences and a professor at the Sorbonne University - Paris. The coin was brought to the USA in 2021 from Belgrade.
Size
Diameter: 23mm
Width: 3.8mm
Weight: 14 grams
The Yapese Stone Money Disc, also known as Rai Stone, is a unique item originating from the Island of Yap in Micronesia. The disc is believed to have been used as a form of currency by the Yapese people. The stone's authenticity as an original piece is unknown, but could be based on its markings and design.
This currency is a highly sought-after item for collectors and antique enthusiasts alike since they are prohibited from being exported from the Island of Yap.