2 Salueng - Rama IV ND (1851) front 2 Salueng - Rama IV ND (1851) back
2 Salueng - Rama IV ND (1851) photo
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2 Salueng - Rama IV ND

1851 year
Gold 7.7000 g -
Description
Issuer
Thailand
King
Phra Chom Klao (Rama IV / Mongkut) (1851-1868)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1851
Value
2 Salung (½)
Currency
Baht / Tical (1238-1869)
Composition
Gold
Weight
7.7000 g
Shape
Other (Round bullet)
Technique
Hammered (bullet)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#33332
Rarity index
94%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 2 Salueng - Rama IV ND (1851) from Thailand made of Gold weighing 7.7000g is that it was minted during the reign of King Mongkut (Rama IV) and features an image of the king on one side and a Thai character on the other. This coin was not meant for circulation but was instead given as a gift to dignitaries and other important individuals. It is now considered a rare collector's item and is highly sought after by numismatists.