Thailand (1951) 1000 baht
This specimen was lot 32291 in Heritage sale 3105 (New York, January 2023), where it sold for $57,600. The catalog description[1] noted, "Thailand. Rama IX gold 1000 Baht ND (1951) MS63 PCGS. A surprisingly scarce modern bullion emission, issued for the purpose of redeeming loans in gold. The first of this type handled by the cataloger and certainly among the more exciting 20th century Thai issues. Displaying a visually compelling Garuda flanked by sprigs to the obverse, all while framed in swirling-arm luster atop honeyed golden expanses. Seen every few years at auction, the last of which for this firm being in 2005, and is expected to draw interest commensurate with the expanding market for these peculiar pieces." This is the only issue of this denomination in the SCWC.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 173.87 g, 0.995 fine gold, 5.562 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: KM 3, Fr-B1.
- 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, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, 2023 January 9 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - New York #3105, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2022.
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