½ Tamlung - Rama V (Coat of arms; Silver Pattern) ND (1877) front ½ Tamlung - Rama V (Coat of arms; Silver Pattern) ND (1877) back
½ Tamlung - Rama V (Coat of arms; Silver Pattern) ND (1877) photo
© half tamluang

½ Tamlung - Rama V Coat of arms; Silver Pattern ND

1877 year
Silver 20 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Thailand
King
Phra Chula Chom Klao (Rama V / Chulalongkorn) (1868-1910)
Type
Pattern
Year
1877
Value
½ Tamlung = 2 Bahts
Currency
Baht / Tical (1869-1897)
Composition
Silver
Weight
20 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#75979
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Coat of arms of Siam

Script: Thai

Lettering:
กรุงสยาม รัชกาลที่ ๕
กึ่งตำลึง

Translation:
State of Siam Rama V
Half Tamlung

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern ½ Tamlung - Rama V (Coat of arms; Silver Pattern) ND (1877) from Thailand is a rare and unique coin that features a coat of arms on one side and the image of King Rama V on the other. It was minted in 1877 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. As a result, only a limited number of these coins were produced, making them highly sought after by collectors.