© Micheal Linke
© Micheal Linke
1 Baht - Ayutthaya Ratchawat ND
1680 year| Silver (.958) | 14.74 g | - |
| Issuer | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1680 |
| Value | 1 Baht |
| Currency | Baht / Tical (1238-1869) |
| Composition | Silver (.958) |
| Weight | 14.74 g |
| Size | 14 mm |
| Thickness | 14 mm |
| Shape | Other |
| Technique | Hammered (bullet) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#346550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Ratchawat (pyramid) mark
Comment
Pot Duang coinage of the later Ayutthaya Kingdom era are more spherical in shape and rarely have large cuts like the earlier Ayutthaya coinage. Normally these pot duang have two marks - a top mark, usually a Chakra symbol, and a face mark. Little is known about the origin of the marks, except that many of the face marks are attributed to the reigning monarch, which holds true mostly during the Rattanakosin era.(Source: Siamese Coins, From Funan to the Fifth Reign; Ronachai Krisadaolarn & Vasilijs Mihailovs, River Books Co. 2012
Interesting fact
The 1 Baht - Ayutthaya (Ratchawat) ND (1680) coin from Thailand made of Silver (.958) weighing 14.74 g is interesting because it is a rare example of a coin that was issued during the Ayutthaya period, which was a time of great cultural and economic significance for Thailand. The coin's design features an image of the Wat Phra Si Sanphet temple, which was built during the reign of King Narai in the 17th century and is considered one of the most beautiful temples in Thailand. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
