Lat Coins / money (Lao: ເງິນລາດ) refers to the bar-shaped coinage minted and used as currency in the kingdom of Lan Xang and its successor kingdoms of Vientiane, Luang Prabang, and Champasak. "Lat" is a Lao abbreviation for ""talat"" or ""market,"" referring to the small denomination currency which may also be referred to as ""boat money"" or ""Ngern Heua."" The bar-shaped coinage of Lan Xang could be differentiated according to shape, weight, metal, alloy, and mint marks. Actual dimensions: Weigth 24.5 gr L 67.3 mm w 11.7 mm h 5.4 mm Weigth 31.2 gr L 79.5 mm w 10.5 mm h 6 mm Weigth 34.4 gr L 83.2 mm w 14.5 mm h 4.8 mm Weigth 33 gr L 87.3 mm w 12.7 mm h 5.4 mm Please take a good look at the photos, they are part of the description. They provide a clear picture of the quality and condition of the product and they fill in any gaps in the text or correct any errors and are decisive for the description of the product.