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1 Fueang - Rama IV ND
1863 year| Gold | - | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Thailand |
|---|---|
| King | Phra Chom Klao (Rama IV / Mongkut) (1851-1868) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1863 |
| Value | 1 Fuang = ⅛ Baht |
| Currency | Baht / Tical (1869-1897) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#219048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Elephant in Chakra, with a star on top
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1 Fueang - Rama IV ND (1863) from Thailand made of Gold is that it was minted during the reign of King Mongkut (Rama IV) and features an image of the king on one side and a depiction of the Thai symbol for prosperity on the other. The coin was not meant for circulation but was instead given as a gift to dignitaries and other important individuals. It is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with some examples selling for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
