Friday, July 24, 2009

Thailand: Circulation coins issued 100 years back (1909 AD)



100 years back during the reign of HM King Rama V, following decimal coins were issued.


Y35 1satang obvY35 1satang reverse
Denomination: 1 Satang
Type: Decimal
Diameter: 22.5mm
Composition: Bronze
Edge: Plain
Description: Obv-Hole divides inscription, "Siamraj" on left and "Satang" on right Rev-RS Date above hole
Year issued: RS128 = BE2452 or 1909 (RS1 was 1782AD when Rattanakosin, present day Bangkok, became capital of Thailand)
KM#: Y#35

Y36g obverseY36 5 Stang rev
Denomination: 5 Satang
Type: Decimal
Diameter: 17.5mm
Composition: Nickel
Edge: Plain
Description: Obv-Hole divides inscription, "Siamraj" on left and "Satang" on right Rev-RS Date above hole
Year issued: RS128 = BE2452 or 1909 (RS1 was 1782AD when Rattanakosin, present day Bangkok, became capital of Thailand)
KM#: Y#36


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