1 Tamlueng "Dên Mêng Tong Bo" - Rama IV ND
1864 year| Silver (.900) | 60.4 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | Thailand |
|---|---|
| King | Phra Chom Klao (Rama IV / Mongkut) (1851-1868) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1864 |
| Value | 1 Tamlung = 4 Bahts |
| Currency | Baht / Tical (1869-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 60.4 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#176330 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Name of Rama IV in Chinese
Lettering:
鄭
กรุง
寶 通
สยาม
明
Translation: State of Siam
Edge
Plain
Comment
* MASSIVELY FORGED *
imperfection on genuine coins.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nFlGKiZSBg
This Tamlung (4 baht) coin bearing the Royal Seal device, is commonly known as "Theng Ming" coin, based on the Chinese legend on the reverse. These coins were issued in 1860 in commemoration of Rama IV's 60th birthday. They bear the Royal Seal device on the obverse and on the reverse the legend "Krung Siam" and the Chinese legend "Circulating currency of Theng Ming Tong Bao." Theng Ming is the Chinese name of the King Rama IV. Each star on the obverse of this coinage represents the value of one fuang.
Source: The Evolution of Thai Money from its Origins in Ancient Kingdoms, Ronachai Krisadaolarn, River Books Co. Ltd, Bangkok 2016, p. 231
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Dên Mêng Tong Bo" coin is that it features an image of King Rama IV (Mongkut) on one side and a depiction of the temple of the Emerald Buddha on the other. This coin was minted to commemorate the king's 25th year on the throne and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
