1/2 Tamlueng - Rama IV

Obverse description	Impressed into the upper flattened surface of this gold bullet (pot duang) coin are two royal symbols struck in intaglio relief: the Mongkut, a stylized crown or tiered ceremonial headdress emblematic of King Rama IV (Mongkut), struck in the upper register, and below it the Chakra, the sacred spinning disc of Vishnu and dynastic emblem of the Chakri dynasty. The symbols are punched into the naturally rounded, organically formed gold mass, which displays the characteristic folded, lobed form of traditional Thai bullet coinage.
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Reverse description	The reverse presents the naturally formed convex underside of the hammered gold bullet, exhibiting the characteristic smooth, rounded lobed surface typical of Thai pot duang coinage. A floral rosette punch mark, representing the Dok Mai or stylized flower symbol associated with the Royal Siamese mint, is impressed into the surface alongside what appears to be a secondary control mark. The uneven, organically shaped gold surface reflects the traditional hand-hammering technique used in the production of Thai bullet coinage throughout the Rattanakosin period.
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Mint	Royal Siamese Mint, Bangkok
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