© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
1 Salueng - Rama IV ND
1860 year| Silver | 3.7100 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Thailand |
|---|---|
| King | Phra Chom Klao (Rama IV / Mongkut) (1851-1868) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1860 |
| Value | 1 Salung = ¼ Baht |
| Currency | Baht / Tical (1869-1897) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7100 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#24270 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
One interesting fact about the 1 Salueng - Rama IV ND (1860) coin from Thailand is that it was minted during the reign of King Mongkut (Rama IV), who was a key figure in the modernization of Thailand. He introduced many Western-style reforms, including the use of Western-style currency, which replaced the traditional bartering system. This coin, made of silver, was part of the new currency system and was used widely in everyday transactions.
