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1/2 Baht - Rama V Nickel Pattern, Coin alignment
| Issuer | Thailand |
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| Year | 1869 |
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| Currency | Baht / Tical (1869-1897) |
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| Obverse description | Central tiered royal coronet (mongkut) surmounted by radiating rays of light, flanked on either side by a tall multi-tiered royal umbrella (chatra) set upon ornate pedestals, all rendered in high relief within a beaded border. The composition is symmetrical and heraldic in character, reflecting the regalia of the Siamese royal court under Rama V. The field is unlettered, with the design filling the full coin face. |
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| Mintage | ND (1869) - Proof |
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In 1869, Rama V had not yet formally assumed the throne — he was crowned in 1868 at age 15, and the early years of his reign saw considerable experimentation with Western-style coinage as Siam sought to modernize its monetary system under foreign pressure and diplomatic scrutiny. Pattern issues from this period were produced in multiple metals and alignments, almost certainly by a European contractor, as Siam possessed no domestic facility capable of striking mechanized coinage at that date.
The coin alignment on this pattern distinguishes it from medal-aligned siblings in the same trial series, suggesting the mint was testing both orientations before committing to a production standard.