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1 Sik / ½ Fuang - Rama V
1238 (1876) year| Copper | 23 g | 38.5 mm |
| Issuer | Thailand |
|---|---|
| King | Phra Chula Chom Klao (Rama V / Chulalongkorn) (1868-1910) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1238 (1876) |
| Calendar | Buddhist (Chulasakarat) |
| Value | 1 Sik = ½ Fuang = 1⁄16 Baht |
| Currency | Baht / Tical (1869-1897) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 23 g |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 17 May 1909 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#24454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
Inscription within Java Cassia (Cassia javanica) wreath
Script: Thai
Lettering:
สิ้ก
๒
อันเฟื้อง
๑๒๓๘
Translation:
Sik
2 pieces equal 1 Fuang
CS1238
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Sik / ½ Fuang coin from Thailand, minted in 1876 during the reign of King Rama V, was made of copper and weighed 23 grams. It's interesting to note that the coin's design features a portrait of the king on one side and a Thai character on the other, which represents the country's shift towards modernization and Western influence during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1238 (1876) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sik / ½ Fuang - Rama V 1238 (1876) coin.
