1 Fueang - Rama IV ND (1856) front 1 Fueang - Rama IV ND (1856) back
1 Fueang - Rama IV ND (1856) photo
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1 Fueang - Rama IV ND

1856 year
Gold 1.96 g -
Description
Issuer
Thailand
King
Phra Chom Klao (Rama IV / Mongkut) (1851-1868)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1856
Value
1 Fuang (⅛)
Currency
Baht / Tical (1238-1869)
Composition
Gold
Weight
1.96 g
Shape
Other (Round bullet)
Technique
Hammered (bullet)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#33331
Rarity index
97%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1 Fueang - Rama IV ND (1856) from Thailand made of Gold weighing 1.96 g 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 Thai character on the other. This 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 collector's item and is highly sought after by numismatists.