I can't make any suggestion as to origin, but I have taken a cursory look at "Thailand" in the 20th Century Standard Catalog of World Coins (1901-2000) and see nothing that looks even remotely like this.
Most twentieth century "Thailand" has a portrait of the King or of some member of the Royal family.
The standard Thailand 1 baht coin dated 1916 is a silver coin with the King's portrait on the obverse and a stylized elephant on the reverse.
It is a temple token or Rama-tanka from India. One side shows Lord Rama and his brother Lakshamana and the other shows Rama's coronation. The coins are debased silver and the type which you bought is a common one. You might have either overpaid or paid just the right price. Either way cool piece.
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It is a temple token issued in India. Sorry, but I don’t have any other details.
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I think it is a Thailand 1 baht 1916 ( 2459 ). IMO. Peace Roy
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I can't make any suggestion as to origin, but I have taken a cursory look at "Thailand" in the 20th Century Standard Catalog of World Coins (1901-2000) and see nothing that looks even remotely like this.
Most twentieth century "Thailand" has a portrait of the King or of some member of the Royal family.
The standard Thailand 1 baht coin dated 1916 is a silver coin with the King's portrait on the obverse and a stylized elephant on the reverse.
Not its not a thai baht. Not even close.
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It is a temple token or Rama-tanka from India. One side shows Lord Rama and his brother Lakshamana and the other shows Rama's coronation. The coins are debased silver and the type which you bought is a common one. You might have either overpaid or paid just the right price. Either way cool piece.
That was just my SWAG for the day. Oops! Peace Roy
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This type is also commonly seen in brass or silver washed brass, something to check for.
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