1 Fuang - Rama III Luk Sorn

1 Fuang - Rama III (Luk Sorn) - obverse1 Fuang - Rama III (Luk Sorn) - reverse

© Micheal Linke

Features

Issuer Thailand
King Phra Nang Klao (Rama III / Nangklao) (1824-1851)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1848
Value 1 Fuang (⅛)
Currency Baht / Tical (1238-1869)
Composition Silver (.920)
Weight 1.8 g
Size 8 mm
Thickness 7 mm
Shape Other
Technique Hammered (bullet)
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
331339

Series: Luk Sorn

Obverse

Luk Sorn Chopmark of King Rama III

Edge

1 Fuang - Rama III (Luk Sorn) -  obverse

© Micheal Linke

Comments


The Luk Sorn mark on Rama III pot duang

The Luk Sorn mark was placed on minor coinage of King Rama III and was issued in the following denominations: Salung, Fuang, Song Pai and Quarter Pai. A few specimens have been found with Luk Sorn marks weighing 2 salung (1/2 Baht), and are listed in 'The Evolution of Thai Money' by Ronachai Krisadaolarn.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1848)  Chakra - Luk Sorn Mark
ND (1848)  Luk Sorn Mark

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