


© Micheal Linke
Medal - Prachinburi Province ND
Copper | 8.5 g | 25 mm |
Location | Thailand |
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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#328133 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Stone statue of Vishnu, from the collection of the Prachinburi National Museum
Lettering: STONE STANGING VISHNU
Edge
Plain
Comment
Obverse: The provincial seal shows the Bodhi tree. It symbolizes the first Bodhi tree planted about 2,000 years ago at Wat Si Maha Phot. The provincial colors are red and yellow. Red symbolises the land and yellow, Buddhism.https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prachinburi_province
Prachinburi National Museum:
This archeological museum is the main museum for artifacts found in seven provinces: Prachin Buri, Nakhon Nayok, Chacherngsao, Chonburi, Chantaburi, Trad, and Rayong. There are many displays of important artifacts uncovered from ancient cities during Dvaravati Period (6th-13th centuries). Thai arts from various periods are also on display for comparative study, including artifacts found in the ocean near the island of Koh Kram in Chonburi. On special occasions, temporary exhibitions are created and put on display. The museum is located 200 meters from City Hall in Tambon Na Mueang, Amphoe Mueang.
https://www.tourismthailand.org/Attraction/prachin-buri-national-museum