Thailand (1876) 1/8 baht Fr-26
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This specimen was lot 2946 in Sincona sale 51 (Zürich, October 2018), where it sold for 2,500 CHF (about US$3,016 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"Chulalongkorn (Rama V), 1868-1910. 1/8 Baht o. J. (1876). Äusserst selten. NGC MS64. (Thailand, Chulalongkorn (Rama V), 1868-1910, undated one-eighth baht. Extremely rare, uncirculated.)"
This is an off-metal strike of a type that is common in silver (KM Y32). It is rare and was probably struck for presentation.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: gold.
Catalog reference: KM Y32b, Fr-26.
- 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 51: Gold and Silver Coins and Medals; Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2018.
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