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5 Satang - Rama VIII

 
Tin 3 g 17.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Thailand
King
Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII) (1935-1946)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
2487-2488 (1944-1945)
Calendar
Thai
Value
5 Satangs (5 สตางค์) (0.05&nbspTHB)
Currency
Baht (1897-date)
Composition
Tin
Weight
3 g
Diameter
17.5 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#25316
Rarity index
34%

Reverse

Lettering:
5 สต.
รัถบาลไทย

Translation:
5 Satang
Government of Thailand

Edge

Reeded

Comment

4mm hole.

Interesting fact

The 5 Satang coin from Thailand, minted during the reign of King Rama VIII (1944-1945), is interesting because it was made of tin, a relatively rare metal for coins, and weighed only 3 grams, making it one of the lightest coins in circulation at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2487 (1944)  3100000 - - - - - -
2488 (1945)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Satang - Rama VIII 2487-2488 (1944-1945) coin.