1 Siao / 2 Att - Rama V 109-1249 (1888-1905) front 1 Siao / 2 Att - Rama V 109-1249 (1888-1905) back
1 Siao / 2 Att - Rama V 109-1249 (1888-1905) photo
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1 Siao / 2 Att - Rama V

 
Bronze (95% Copper / 4% Tin / 1% Zinc) 11.3 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Thailand
King
Phra Chula Chom Klao (Rama V / Chulalongkorn) (1868-1910)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
109-1249 (1888-1905)
Calendar
Thailand - Rama era
Value
1 Siao = ¼ Fuang = 1⁄32 Baht
Currency
Baht / Tical (1869-1897)
Composition
Bronze (95% Copper / 4% Tin / 1% Zinc)
Weight
11.3 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
17 May 1909
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#11037
Rarity index
28%

Reverse

Phra Siam Devadhiraj facing right, holding a spear, seated on a shield which divided into three parts; the three-headed elephant on the top represents Siam; The elephant facing left on the bottom left represents Lan Xang; and crossed Kris and Warangka represent Malay, inscriptions divided left and right of the figure and date at the bottom below the figure

Script: Thai

Lettering:
หนึ่ง เซียว
๑๒๒

Translation:
One Siao
(RS)122

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) on one side and a Thai character "๑" (Siao) on the other side, which was a new design introduced during his reign.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
109 (1890)  5120000 - - - - - -
118 (1899)  - - - - - -
119 (1900)  735000 - - - - - -
121 (1902)  2797000 - - - - - -
122 (1903)  2323000 - - - - - -
124 (1905)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Siao / 2 Att - Rama V 109-1249 (1888-1905) coin.