Att / ⅛ Fuang - Rama IV ND (1862) front Att / ⅛ Fuang - Rama IV ND (1862) back
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Att / ⅛ Fuang - Rama IV ND

1862 year
Tin 7.20 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Thailand
King
Phra Chom Klao (Rama IV / Mongkut) (1851-1868)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1862
Value
1 Att = ⅛ Fuang = 1⁄64 Baht
Currency
Baht / Tical (1869-1897)
Composition
Tin
Weight
7.20 g
Diameter
29 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#15256
Rarity index
49%

Reverse

Elephant within chakra divides value.

Script: Thai

Lettering:
แปด อัน เปน เฟื้อง
⅛ F.
方 片 捌

Translation:
Eight pieces for Fueang
⅛ Fueang
Eight pieces to Fueang

Edge

Reeded

Comment

A1 jewel enclosed variants are more uncommon.
B1, B2 small elephant variants are more uncommon.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the A Standard circulation coin Att / ⅛ Fuang - Rama IV ND (1862) from Thailand made of Tin weighing 7.20 g is that it was used as a form of currency in Thailand during the reign of King Rama IV (1851-1864). The coin was minted in 1862 and was equivalent to 1/8 of a Fuang, which was the standard unit of currency in Thailand at the time. The coin was made of tin, which was a common material for coins in Thailand during this period due to its durability and affordability. Despite its small denomination, the coin was an important part of everyday transactions in Thailand during the 19th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1862)  - - - - - -

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