Thailand (1863) 4 baht

Sincona sale 77, lot 3137

This specimen was lot 3137 in Sincona sale 77 (Zürich, May 2022), where it sold for 2,500 CHF (about US$3,035 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted, "THAILAND. Rama IV. 1851-1868. 4 Baht o. J. (1863), Bangkok. Selten. NGC AU58. ([Thailand]], undated four baht, Rare.)" This rare piece is one of a series of gold coins which included a 2½ baht and an eight baht.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.4 g, 0.997 fine gold.

Catalog reference: KM Y14. Fr-17 a.

Source:

• Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 77, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction, Coins and Medals of Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

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• (1851-68) half tamlung (2 baht)
• (1851-68) tamlung (4 baht)
• Thailand (1863) 2 baht
• (1863) 2½ baht = pot dueng
• Thailand (1863) 8 baht = tot
• (1864) 4 baht (tamlung)
• Coins and currency dated 1863