½ Baht - Rama IV ND (1863) front ½ Baht - Rama IV ND (1863) back
½ Baht - Rama IV ND (1863) photo
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½ Baht - Rama IV ND

1863 year
Gold - 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Thailand
King
Phra Chom Klao (Rama IV / Mongkut) (1851-1868)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1863
Value
½ Baht
Currency
Baht / Tical (1869-1897)
Composition
Gold
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#219043
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Elephant in Chakra, 4 stars surround

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Baht - Rama IV ND (1863) gold coin from Thailand is that it was minted during the reign of King Mongkut (Rama IV), who was a key figure in the modernization of Thailand and the introduction of Western-style coinage. The coin features an image of the king on one side and a Buddhist symbol on the other, reflecting the country's strong religious and cultural heritage.