1 Salung - Rama VI 2460-2468 (1917-1925) front 1 Salung - Rama VI 2460-2468 (1917-1925) back
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1 Salung - Rama VI

 
Silver (.650) 3.7500 g 20.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Thailand
King
Phra Mongkut Klao (Rama VI / Vajiravudh) (1910-1925)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
2460-2468 (1917-1925)
Calendar
Thai
Value
1 Salung (1 สลึง) (0.25&nbspTHB)
Currency
Baht (1897-date)
Composition
Silver (.650)
Weight
3.7500 g
Diameter
20.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#12234
Rarity index
30%

Reverse

Three headed elephant Airavata, front facing, surrounded by inscriptions.

Script: Thai

Lettering:
สยามรัฐ   ๒๔๖๘
หนึ่ง   สลึง

Translation:
State of Siam   [B.E.] 2468
One   Salueng

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Salung coin from Thailand is that it was minted during the reign of King Rama VI, who was known for his efforts to modernize the country and promote its economy. The coin's design features an image of the king on one side and a depiction of the Thai symbol for "salung," which represents the currency, on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition also adds to its value and historical significance.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2460 (1917)  1100000 - - - - - -
2461 (1918)  2170000 - - - - - -
2462 (1919)  7860000 - - - - - -
2467 (1924)  2100000 - - - - - -
2468 (1925)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Salung - Rama VI 2460-2468 (1917-1925) coin.