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 1 Fuang - Rama III Bai Matum ND
1838 year| Silver (.953) | 1.9 g | - | 
|   Issuer   |  Thailand | 
|---|---|
|   King   |  Phra Nang Klao (Rama III / Nangklao) (1824-1851) | 
|   Type   |  Standard circulation coin | 
|   Year   |  1838 | 
|   Value   |  1 Fuang (⅛) | 
|   Currency   |  Baht / Tical (1238-1869) | 
|   Composition   |  Silver (.953) | 
|   Weight   |  1.9 g | 
|   Size   |  8 mm | 
|   Shape   |  Other (Ball Shaped) | 
|   Orientation   |  Variable alignment ↺ | 
|   Demonetized   |  Yes | 
|   Updated   |  2024-10-08 | 
|   Numista   |  N#284894 | 
|---|---|
|   Rarity index   |  93% | 
Comment
Beal Leaf (Bai Matum)There are one chop and two chop (Chakra & Bai Matum) varieties
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Fuang - Rama III (Bai Matum) ND (1838) coin from Thailand is that it features a unique blend of traditional Thai and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of King Rama III, while the reverse side features a depiction of a mythical creature known as a "Krathum" (a cross between a dragon and a horse) surrounded by intricate floral patterns. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between Thailand and European nations during the 19th century.