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19 Cent, Thailand 2 baht
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
THAILAND X |
| Item Description: |
2B (1863) RAMA IV |
| Full Grade: |
NGC AU 53 |
| Owner: |
jgenn |
Owner Comments:
The Thai king Rama IV introduced modern coinage in 1860. Prior to that cowrie shells from the Mekong River and "bullet" coinage was used. The 2 baht circulation issue silver crown of 1863 features a distinctive coin design with its royal crown flanked by umbrellas obverse and elephant dominating the center of the reverse.