2½ Satang - Rama V Siam Anachak
116 (1897) year| Copper-nickel | 1.8 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Thailand |
|---|---|
| King | Phra Chula Chom Klao (Rama V / Chulalongkorn) (1868-1910) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 116 (1897) |
| Calendar | Thailand - Rama era |
| Value | 2½ Satangs (2½ สตางค์) (0.025 THB) |
| Currency | Baht (1897-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 17 May 1909 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#27448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Value within ½ wreath
Script: Thai
Lettering:
สองสตางค์ครึ่ง
๒
๑/๒
Translation: Two and a half Satang
Edge
Plain
Comment
The old currency system of siam was binary, making it difficult to do accointing. Later, it became three unit accounting, which use Chang, Baht and Att as units; 64 Att to 1 Baht and 80 Baht to 1 Chang. However, it is still considered complicate.The minister of treasury then suggest King Rama V to decimalize the currency to make accounting easier and to modernize it, as many countries around the world also use decimal currencies.
There hadbeen many problems even before the coins were issued, as the word "Anachak" were misspelled (✕ อานาจักร 〇 อาณาจักร). King Rama V also stated that it should be "Siam Ratcha-Anachak" (สยามราชอาณาจักร; Kingdom of Siam) as the most correct word. The decimal coins were not popular, as people were not familiar about the new monetary system, they faded quickly from circulation, and the government still had to produce coins of the old system until RS127/BE2451/AD1907.
The coins are demonetized at the same time of demonetizing pre-decimal coins; they stopped being legal tender since May 17th, RS128/BE2452/AD1909. They could be exchanged for new decimal currency until May 16th, RS128/BE2452/AD1910.
Interesting fact
The 2½ Satang coin from Thailand, minted during the reign of King Rama V (Siam Anachak) in 1897, features a unique blend of Copper-nickel, weighing 1.8 grams. It's interesting to note that this coin was minted during a time when Thailand was still known as Siam, and it's a testament to the country's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 (1897) H | 5080000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Satang - Rama V (Siam Anachak) 116 (1897) coin.
