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½ Tamlueng - Rama IV ND
1863 year| Silver (.900) | 30.2 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Thailand |
|---|---|
| King | Phra Chom Klao (Rama IV / Mongkut) (1851-1868) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1863 |
| Value | ½ Tamlung = 2 Bahts |
| Currency | Baht / Tical (1869-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 30.2 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#15252 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
16 stars = 2 baht
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Tamlueng - Rama IV ND (1863) 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 currency. Prior to his reign, Thailand's currency was based on a barter system, with the value of coins determined by their weight and size rather than their face value. King Mongkut introduced the first modern coinage system to Thailand, with coins minted in Europe and bearing the king's image. The ½ Tamlueng coin was one of the coins introduced during this time, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in Thailand until the early 20th century.
