© Eur-Seree Collecting
© Eur-Seree Collecting
5⁄3 Baht - Rama IV Countermarked Mexican 8 Reales
| Silver (.903) | 27.07 g | 38.9 mm |
| Issuer | Thailand |
|---|---|
| King | Phra Chom Klao (Rama IV / Mongkut) (1851-1868) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1831-1856 |
| Value | 5⁄3 Bahts |
| Currency | Baht / Tical (1869-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Diameter | 38.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#174444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Eagle with snake on cactus
Script: Latin
Lettering: REPUBLICA MEXICANA
Comment
Date of the mother coin should not exceed 1857.Normally, mongkut symbol is on the left of Chakra, but in rare case that Chakra on the left also exist.
Coin with 3 Symbols (1 Mongkut and 2 Chakra) also exist; rare.
Circulated along with non-countermarked coins.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with the Mexican 8 Reales symbol, indicating that it was used as currency in both Thailand and Mexico during the 19th century. This highlights the interesting history of currency exchange and trade between the two countries during that time period.
