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

1863 year
Gold - 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Thailand
King
Phra Chom Klao (Rama IV / Mongkut) (1851-1868)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1863
Value
1 Sik = ½ Fuang = 1⁄16 Baht
Currency
Baht / Tical (1869-1897)
Composition
Gold
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#219047
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Elephant in Chakra

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Fueang - Rama IV ND (1863) gold coin from Thailand is that it was minted during the reign of King Mongkut (Rama IV) and features an image of the king on one side and a Thai dragon on the other. The coin was not meant for circulation but was instead given as a gift to high-ranking officials and dignitaries, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.