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Elephant-Mueang Thai - Rama III
1197 (1836) year| Copper | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Thailand |
|---|---|
| King | Phra Nang Klao (Rama III / Nangklao) (1824-1851) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1197 (1836) |
| Calendar | Buddhist (Chulasakarat) |
| Currency | Baht / Tical (1869-1897) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#174244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Name of state, read as "Mueang Thai", between two suns above and below.
Script: Thai
Lettering: เมืองไท
Translation: State of Thais
Comment
The first flat coin of Thailand, which Rama III intended to replace the cowries. He employed Robert Hunter, a Scottish merchant, to make pattern coins. However, the king did not approve any of pattern coins, as the elephant intimates , being an inappropriate symbol for Siam's coins. These pattern coins never been denominated.Interesting fact
The Pattern Elephant-Mueang Thai - Rama III 1197 (1836) coin is a rare and valuable coin that features an image of an elephant on one side and the Thai king, Rama III, on the other. It was minted in 1836 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a sample or prototype for a potential new coin design. As a result, only a small number of these coins were produced, making them highly sought after by collectors. In fact, this coin is considered one of the rarest and most valuable coins in Thai numismatics, with some examples selling for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1197 (1836) | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Elephant-Mueang Thai - Rama III 1197 (1836) coin.
