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1 Fuang - Rama IV ND
1851 year| Silver | 1.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Thailand |
|---|---|
| King | Phra Chom Klao (Rama IV / Mongkut) (1851-1868) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1851 |
| Value | 1 Fuang (⅛) |
| Currency | Baht / Tical (1238-1869) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Size | 8 mm |
| Thickness | 6 mm |
| Shape | Other (Round bullet) |
| Technique | Hammered (bullet) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#33637 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Interesting fact
The 1 Fuang coin from Thailand, minted during the reign of King Rama IV (1851) and made of silver, was the first coin to feature the king's portrait. This was a significant departure from the previous coins that had been minted during the Ayutthaya period, which featured images of gods and goddesses. The introduction of the king's portrait on the coin was a symbol of the shift in power from the old royal dynasty to the new monarchy.
