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Token - Rama V ND

 
Nickel 16.1 g 30 mm
Description
Location
Thailand
Type
› Tokens
Composition
Nickel
Weight
16.1 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#242734
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

In the center is an elephant with two riders walking to the left, legend (dates) around.

Script: Thai

Lettering:
ปกฃลอ
๑๒๓๙
๑๒๔๗
๑๒๔๙

Translation:
Period of dates
1239(1877)
1247(1885)
1249(1887)

Comment

1239 (1877) - Rama V appoints his representatives to Chiang Mai and Lamnang (Northern Thailand)
1247 (1885) - Thailand joins the worldwide postal union
1249 (1887) - Rama V goes on an official visit to St. Petersburg (Russia)