Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2019 Hong Kong Auction 19-21 Aug 2019
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THAILAND. Silver Medal, RS 122 (1903). Rama V. ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.
36 mm diameter; 20.64 gms. Obverse: crown with rays; reverse: "To commemorate the Celebration of the 50th Birthday, Rattanakosin Era 122." VERY RARE . Sharply struck with lovely multi-color tone displaying iridescent hues of sea green and rose. Strong underlying luster and quit attractive.
36 mm diameter; 20.64 gms. Obverse: crown with rays; reverse: "To commemorate the Celebration of the 50th Birthday, Rattanakosin Era 122." VERY RARE . Sharply struck with lovely multi-color tone displaying iridescent hues of sea green and rose. Strong underlying luster and quit attractive.
Per Medals of the Rattanakosin Era, AD. 1782-1982, p. 99, this was issued in gold-plated silver, silver (shown here) and bronze for the king's 50th birthday.
Estimate: $2000.00- $2500.00