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Valued Member
Pakistan
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I dunno why I was holding out on this...maybe my pride and the idea that I could figure out these coins myself, but that didn't work out  . Now I'm turning to the experts here to help! I already got help here on one or two of them here before, but an second opinion never hurt!   I scanned it full size so as to help in reading (click the picture to see it full). If required, I can post individual photographs...the top right one, for example seems a lot more readable than it appears in that picture. Thanks in advance! Edited by Babar
10/17/2012 4:24 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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they are the baht coin with king Rama I know the earlier coins from the 1900 with him on it are collectibe but I'm not sure about these ones ebay has a ton of Thailand baht on there I would check there or just google Thai baht coins I was there in 2011 my unit did a humanitarian mission and what a cool place everywhere you go you see the kings photo and the last week we stayed in a hotel khon kaen I have some baht coins and paper money from there ill post some pics |
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Australia
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Bhumibol Adulyadej, whose official or formal name is King Rama IX, is the ninth king of the House of Chakri. Having reigned since 1946, he is the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history. The king of Thailand is titled Head of State, Head of the Armed Forces, the Upholder of the Buddhist religion, and the Defender of all Faiths.
When I have been to Thailand, he seems to be mostly referred to as "King Bhumibol", rather than "King Rama".
He and his image are treated with a degree of respect that borders on reverence.
His image is on the notes and coins, and as such money is passed over respectfully.
Interesting place to visit - I enjoyed myself on several trips.
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United States
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I have a few of these myself. Let me do a little research, and I can tell you what type & year they are.
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United States
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I enjoyed my free trip from the military lol we built 3 school houses and the last build day this retired German soldier showed up on his moped never thought then the last week we stayed in the city in this amazing hotel I see this American biker dude and me wondering why he is driving a Harley in Thailand I found out next door he owns a motorcycle store lol crazy oh and must I add that mcdonalds has delivery service and grass hoppers and field rat are amazing
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 Pakistan
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Thanks for all the info!
I don't suppose you can tell the values or dates by looking?
Edited by Babar
10/18/2012 05:37 am
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Thailand
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Top line l to r:
50 Satang BE2500 (1957) Y#77 Aluminium-bronze. Struck up to 1987 without change of date.
25 Satang BE2489 (1946) Y#70 Tin. Also 1954-64 w/out change of date.
10 Satang BE2493 (1950) Y#73 Tin. Also 1950-73 w/out date change.
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10 Satang BE2500 (1957) Y#79 (small bust with 3 medals on uniform) Aluminium-bronze. !954-73 W/out change of date.
1 Satang BE2485 (1942) Y#57 Tin. Additional strikes 1967-73.
1 Satang BE2487 (1944) Y#60 Tin.
I'm afraid they are all still commonly available (if not used in circulation) and the value of yours will be in the low cents range.
Hope this helps.
Vic
Edited by thai-vic
10/18/2012 06:32 am
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Pakistan
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Thank you for that very detailed and quick response, Thai-vic! You really are a saviour in the identification forum  . I don't mind so much about the rarity or anything, since I am collecting for myself. I now have every denomination of Thailand coins except the 2 Baht!  Two questions, if you don't mind... Apparently there was a variety of the 10 Satang BE2500 with a thick legend. Since you would've probably caught it if mine was such, so just for my own information, what does that mean? Also, how come a coin struck for 1957 (or BE2500) was used from 1954?  Thanks in advance! Edited by Babar
10/18/2012 06:54 am
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Thailand
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Babar
My bad, the 10 Satang Y#79 should have read 1957-87.
The other ones (#79a-d, thick, thin legend etc.) I'll get back to you soon. I don't have examples for each but I think I can explain them (with some scans). For now I've had too many beers!
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Thailand
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Here's the result of my research into the varieties of 10 satang coins with BE2500 date. Type I (thick legend)  Type II (thin legend)  Y#79 aluminium-bronze Type II (rare). Y#79d aluminium-bronze Type I (common). Y#79a copper Type I (common). Y#79c copper Type II (not common). I think Krause has it wrong as bronze. The one I have to hand (unfortunately Type I) definitely looks copper. Y#79b tin Type I only produced (rare). |
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Pakistan
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Judging from your pictures, it seems my one is Y#79d. It is a thick legend, and the metal seems to be exactly the same as the 50 Satang one.
Thanks again!
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Thailand
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To be honest until you prompted me to do a more thorough research I had my own down as a #79 when it should have been #79d. Always good to learn one way or another.
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