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Description
Kingdom of Thailand, Mongkut (มงกุฎ) ‘the Great’ of the Chakri Dynasty, as Rama IV, King of Siam 1851-1868 AD, Silver Two Baht or Half Tamlung (30.53g, 37mm), ND (1863), Bangkok mint. Obverse: The Phra Maha Phichai Mongkut (Great Crown of Victory) central, flanked either side by a Nopphapadon Mahasawettachat (Nine-Tiered Great White Umbrella of State), each royal insignia set on individual, ornate pedestals; sun rays above, symmetrical vine and floral scrollwork motifs to field, all within border of sixteen six-pointed stars and geometric pattern. Reverse: The chang samkhan (auspicious elephant) stands left on groundline central within stylized Chakra Wheel, all within border of sixteen six-pointed stars and geometric pattern. KM Y-12; Davenport-308. Certified and graded by NGC as Mint State 62. Awash with a deep coal-grey tone with noteworthy detail, a key coin for the Thai silver series.
