Thailand (1894) 2-1/2 baht
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This specimen was lot 51366 in Stack's Bowers Hong Kong auction (Hong Kong, April 2021), where it sold for $12,000. The catalog description[1] noted,
"THAILAND. 2-1/2 Baht, ND (1894). Rama V. NGC MS-66. The single finest example of the type seen at NGC, this RARE Gem exudes tremendous eye appeal and features a much sharper strike on the chakra side than is usually encountered. A truly breathtaking specimen worthy of in-hand inspection and an elite bid."
The SCWC says this undated type was struck in 1895.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: gold, 1.9-2.0 g, this specimen 2.02 g.
Catalog reference: Fr-26d; KM-Y13.5.
- 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]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The April 2021 Hong Kong Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.
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