1 Tamlueng "Dên Mêng Tong Bo" - Rama IV ND (1864) front 1 Tamlueng "Dên Mêng Tong Bo" - Rama IV ND (1864) back
1 Tamlueng "Dên Mêng Tong Bo" - Rama IV ND (1864) photo
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1 Tamlueng "Dên Mêng Tong Bo" - Rama IV ND

1864 year
Gold - 45 mm
Description
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
Gold
Diameter
45 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#219035
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Inscription intimates Chinese coin, with Chinese name of Rama IV surrounding "Krung Siam" inside.

Lettering:
   鄭
   กรุง
寶    通
  สยาม
   明

Comment

The coins were given to royal families and nobles who visit the king on October 18th, 1864.

Interesting fact

The 1 Tamlueng "Dên Mêng Tong Bo" - Rama IV ND (1864) gold coin from Thailand 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 anniversary of his reign and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item.