Primary Title: 1882 Siam (Thailand) 1 Att Copper Coin – King Rama V (CS 1244) – Choice XF

Overview

Exceptionally sharp 1882 (CS 1244) 1 Att copper coin struck for the Kingdom of Siam (modern-day Thailand) under the renowned reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).

Minted at the famous Heaton Mint in Birmingham, England, this pre-decimal copper issue features the intricate crowned royal monogram of King Rama V on the obverse and an ornate Thai wreath denomination design on the reverse.

This piece retains crisp, high-relief detail across the crown, radiant sunburst rays, and fine Thai script lettering, exhibiting minimal wear across the high points—far superior to the typically heavily worn examples found from this era.

Denomination & Inscription Context

In the traditional pre-decimal Siamese monetary system, 1 Att was equivalent to $\frac{1}{2}$ Pai, $\frac{1}{8}$ Fueang, or $\frac{1}{64}$ Baht/Tical.

• Obverse: Features the royal monogram จ.ป.ร. (Chulalongkorn Parama Rajadhiraja) beneath the Phra Maha Pichai Mukut (Great Crown of Victory) emitting 10 rays of light. Flanked by the legends กรุงสยาม (Krung Siam – Kingdom of Siam) and รัชกาลที่ ๕ (Ratchakan Thi 5 – Reign of Rama V).

• Reverse: Features the central denomination อัฐ ๘ อันเฟื้อง (Att – 8 pieces make 1 Fueang) above the Chula Sakarat era date ๑๒๔๔ (CS 1244, corresponding to 1882 AD), enclosed by a tied Chaiyapruek floral wreath.

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