Vintage Siam/Thai Coin Collection – Commemoratives & Traditional Coins 
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Vintage Siam/Thai Coin Collection – Commemoratives & Traditional Coins
Item Details:
This curated collection features a diverse array of coins from Siam (now Thailand), representing a fascinating journey through the country’s monetary history. The collection includes commemorative and standard circulation coins, with denominations and designs that span the 20th century. Highlights include a 1970 Sixth Asian Games commemorative coin, intricately designed hole-punched coins, and coins bearing the portraits of Thai monarchs, including King Rama IX.
Specifications:
- Origin: Siam (Thailand)
- Period: Early 20th Century to mid-1970s
- Materials: Mixed metals, including nickel, brass, bronze, and copper
- Designs:
- Commemorative Sixth Asian Games coin (Bangkok, 1970)
- Hole-punched coins with intricate spiral and floral motifs
- Traditional Thai numerals and script
- Portraits of Thai kings, including King Rama IX
- National and royal symbols, including temples and insignias
Condition:
The coins are in mixed circulated condition, with some showing evident patina and surface wear from their years in use, while others retain sharp details. The variety in wear adds authenticity and character, offering collectors an unfiltered glimpse into Thailand’s history.
Provenance/History:
The collection reflects Siam’s transition into modern Thailand, with coins representing pivotal historical moments, including the commemorative coin celebrating Bangkok’s hosting of the 1970 Asian Games. The older hole-punched coins trace back to early 20th-century Siam, when traditional designs and numerals were still prevalent in daily currency.
Special Notes:
- Asian Games Commemorative Coin: A rare and significant coin symbolizing Thailand’s prominent role in the Asian sporting community.
- Hole-Punched Coins: These coins, once part of daily transactions, are a tangible reminder of Southeast Asia's shared influence from Chinese cash coinage traditions.
- Royal Portrait Coins: Featuring the image of King Rama IX, these coins highlight one of the longest-reigning monarchs in history and are cherished by collectors worldwide.
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