© Micheal Linke
© Micheal Linke
1 Salung - Phetracha Ayutthaya ND
| Silver | 3.21 g | - |
| Issuer | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1688-1709 |
| Value | 1 Salung (¼) |
| Currency | Baht / Tical (1238-1869) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.21 g |
| Size | 10 mm |
| Thickness | 8 mm |
| Shape | Other (Rounded hammered into ball shape) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#303133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Comment
These pot duang of this period differ significantly in shape and design from others from an earlier period and are stamped with only one identifying mark, a conch shell. There are several variations of the conch shell stamp. A gold two pai version of the pot duang that were currently in use was issued for the funeral of King Phatracha in 1703, and was not a regular circulation coin. Only silver coins were issued up to the destruction of Ayutthaya in 1767. (Siam Coins, from Funan to the 5th Reign by Ronachai Krisadaolarn & Vasilijs Mihailovs)The weights for the Salung have the widest variations for this series, ranging from 3.20g to 3.68g
Conch Mark Varieties
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Salung - Phetracha (Ayutthaya) ND (1688-1709) from Thailand made of Silver weighing 3.21 g is that it features an image of King Phetracha, also known as Phetracha the Great, who ruled the Ayutthaya Kingdom from 1688 to 1709. He was known for his military campaigns against the neighboring kingdoms and his efforts to strengthen the Thai navy. The coin was likely minted during his reign and circulated throughout the kingdom.
