1863, Thailand, Rama IV (Mongkut). Silver 2 Baht “Elephant” Coin. Mint Year: 1863 Denomination: 2 Baht (16 Fuang) Reference: KM-Y#12 (Yeo 12). Certified and graded by NGC as AU-50! Material: Silver Weight: 30.2gm. Obverse: Royal crown flanked by umbrellas in embellished fields. Reverse: Chakra with elephant standing left. Eight stars around marking the value (16 Fuang). Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramenthra Maha Mongkut Phra Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua Thai. , or Rama IV , known in English-speaking countries as King Mongkut (18 October 1804 1 October 1868), was the fourth monarch of Siam (Thailand) under the House of Chakri, ruling from 18511868. He was one of the most revered monarchs of the country. Outside of Thailand, he is best known as the King in the 1951 play and 1956 film. The King and I. Based on the 1946 film. Anna and the King of Siam. In turn based on the 1944 novel about Anna Leonowens’ years at his court, from 1862 to 1867. During his reign, the pressure of Western expansionism was felt for the first time in Siam. Mongkut embraced Western innovations and initiated the modernization of Siam, both in technology and cultureearning him the nickname “The Father of Science and Technology” in Siam. Mongkut was also known for his appointing his brother, Prince Chutamani, as Second King, crowned in 1851 as King Pinklao. Mongkut himself assured the country that Pinklao should be respected with equal honor to himself as King Naresuan had done with his brother Ekathotsarot in 1583. Mongkut’s reign was also the time when the power of the House of Bunnag reached its zenith and became the most powerful noble family of Siam. The item “1863, Thailand, Rama IV (Mongkut). Silver 2 Baht Elephant Coin. NGC AU-50″ is in sale since Wednesday, July 22, 2015. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Asia\Thailand”. The seller is “coinworldtv” and is located in Europe. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Certification: NGC
- Certification Number: 3923838-008
- Grade: AU50
