1 Tamlueng - Rama V (Copper Pattern; Reeded edge) ND (1869) front 1 Tamlueng - Rama V (Copper Pattern; Reeded edge) ND (1869) back
1 Tamlueng - Rama V (Copper Pattern; Reeded edge) ND (1869) photo
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1 Tamlueng - Rama V Copper Pattern; Reeded edge ND

1869 year
Copper 52.7 g 44 mm
Description
Issuer
Thailand
King
Phra Chula Chom Klao (Rama V / Chulalongkorn) (1868-1910)
Type
Pattern
Year
1869
Value
1 Tamlung = 4 Bahts
Currency
Baht / Tical (1869-1897)
Composition
Copper
Weight
52.7 g
Diameter
44 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#174417
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Elephant in Chakra wiith 32 stars surround

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Tamlueng - Rama V (Copper Pattern; Reeded edge) ND (1869) from Thailand was designed by a British engraver named James Berry, who was commissioned by the Thai government to create a new coinage system for the country. Berry's design features a portrait of King Rama V on the obverse side of the coin, and a depiction of a Thai temple on the reverse side. The coin was minted in copper and has a reeded edge. It weighs 52.7 grams and has a diameter of 37 millimeters. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, and it is highly sought after by numismatists and collectors of Thai coins.