© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
¼ Tical - Norodom I Pattern ND
| Bronze | 3.85 g | - |
| Issuer | Cambodia |
|---|---|
| King | Norodom (1860-1904) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1840-1860 |
| Value | 1 Salong = ¼ Tical |
| Currency | Tical (1431-1880) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.85 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#185084 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pagoda
Comment
Unlisted by Krause. The Khmer calligraphy on this type differs from the white metal British-made patterns of similar design. The crudeness of strike might indicate this type was produced locally.References:
- Howard Daniel III, Cambodian Coins and Currency, 2013, pp.114.
Recorded sales:
- Stephen Album Rare Coins, Auction #25, 21 may 2016, California, lot #1698. Sold for 750.00 USD + 131.25 buyer's premium, in Good VF condition.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ¼ Tical - Norodom I (Pattern) ND (1840-1860) from Cambodia made of Bronze weighing 3.85 g is that it features a unique blend of Khmer and French design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of King Norodom I in a traditional Khmer style, while the reverse side features a depiction of a sugar palm tree, which was a symbol of prosperity and good luck in Khmer culture. The coin's design was likely influenced by the French colonial presence in Cambodia at the time, as the French were known to have introduced their own currency and coinage systems to the countries they colonized. This blending of cultural influences makes the Pattern ¼ Tical - Norodom I (Pattern) ND (1840-1860) a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
