© Micheal Linke
© Micheal Linke
Medal - Bangkok Metropolis ND
| Copper | 8.5 g | 25 mm |
| Location | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Souvenir medallions |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#304173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew with the Padej Dusakorn Fort in the foreground.
Lettering: WAT PHRA SI RATTANASATSADARAM IN THE GRAND PALACE
Edge
Plain
Comment
Construction of Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram temple began in 1783 under the direction of King Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke Mahara, the founding king of the Chakri dynasty. Since then, each successive king has been personally involved in adding, restoring, and embellishing of the temple during their reigns as a way of making religious merit and glorifying the Chakri dynasty. Important state and royal ceremonies are held within the temple each year, presided by the king in person and attended by government officials. This makes the temple the nation's preeminent place of worship and a national shrine for the monarchy and the state.The temple complex comprises various buildings for specific religious purposes built in a variety of Thai architectural styles, while still adhering to the traditional principles of Thai religious architecture.
