5 Satang - Rama V (Gold) 127 (1908) front 5 Satang - Rama V (Gold) 127 (1908) back
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5 Satang - Rama V Gold

127 (1908) year
Gold - 17.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Thailand
King
Phra Chula Chom Klao (Rama V / Chulalongkorn) (1868-1910)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
127 (1908)
Calendar
Thailand - Rama era
Value
5 Satangs (5 สตางค์) (0.05&nbspTHB)
Currency
Baht (1897-date)
Composition
Gold
Diameter
17.5 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#174235
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Thai

Lettering: สยามรัฐ ๕ สตางค์

Translation: State of Siam 5 Satang

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Satang - Rama V (Gold) 127 (1908) coin from Thailand is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of King Chulalongkorn's (Rama V) accession to the throne. The coin was made of gold and has a very low mintage, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.