1880年泰国子弹银币 近未流通
1880年泰国子弹银币80泰铢。重1121克。此子弹银币包浆为悦目的枪灰色，略带蓝色虹彩。保存状态优异，显然静置时间长，且经细心保管。备受追捧的一款泰币，而且多年不曾露面，此为将其纳入藏中的难得良机。此为Mark Graham及Manfred Winkler于1992年出版的《泰国钱币》封面、11-12页及99页中所收录套装中的其中一枚。
泰国古币的巅峰。纪念朱拉隆功国王与其母Somdet Pra Deb Sirindhra同寿。币上的日期1880年5月24日极有纪念意义，因为该年国王的年龄与其母去世时的年龄相当。仪式的观礼者每人会得到此版，而全套银币则颁授予皇室成员及高阶官员。每枚子弹币上均有三个戳记，其中两个常见于泰币和勋章，一为脉轮的精緻版式，二为皇冠；不常见的第三个戳记为Rampeui，是国王母亲的娘家姓，下标日期。套币中最大的两枚，Chang（80铢）和1/2 Chang（40铢）与多数泰国子弹币的不同之处在于，每一枚皆为纯手工雕刻，普通子弹银币的小面值为机铸。更令此套银币鹤立鷄群的是，它是泰国首款铸有日期的钱币，也是唯一一款铸有日期的子弹币。
无数藏家学者均认为，此套子弹币代表泰国钱币史上的巅峰，如能有幸收藏一枚都是极大乐事，将整套钱币纳入囊中实乃人生无憾。翻查拍卖记录，此组珍品中的80铢曾于2018的一场泰国拍卖中以285,000美元成交。此套中的大面值市面鲜见。机遇千载难逢，不容错过。
THAILAND. Chang (80 Baht or 20 Tamlung), CS 1242 (1880). Rama V, P'ra Paramin Maha Chulalonkorn.
"สัญลักษณ์ 80 บาทของราชการที่ห้า"
C-193; LeMay-Pg.110; Krisadaolarn-pg.214 E502 (Plate coin); Krisadaolarn/Mihailovs-pg.138, E36 & E37; Coinage of the Rattanakosin Era-510.1. 10-blade variety. Weight: 1121 gms. This massive presentation bullet coin displays beautiful gun-metal gray tone with a lovely blue iridescent sheen. An outstanding well preserved and published survivor that clearly sat for a prolonged period of time undisturbed that has been handled with care. A highly anticipated offering and opportunity to obtain an iconic Thai issue that does not present itself often not to be missed as it may not occur again for many years. This piece as part of a complete set was featured on the front cover and on pages 11-12 & 99 of Mark Graham's and Manfred Winkler's book "Thai Coins" published 1992.
The Ultimate Thai Ancient Coin, King Chulalongkorn's equal Somdet P'ra Deb Sirindhra (Princess mother), to commemorate his age. The date chosen 24 May 1880 was very symbolic because in that year the King's age was equal to his mother's at her time of passing. Attendees who were present during the ceremony were given examples of this issue, while full sets were given to royalty and high ranking officials. Two of the three markings are typical emblems of Thai coinage and medals. One being an elaborate form of the chakra, and the other is the mark of the crown. The third mark is that of Rampeui with date below, which was chosen because it was his mother's maiden name. The Chang (80 Baht) and 1/2 Chang (40 Baht or 10 Tamlung) differ significantly from most other Thai bullets in that they are intricately hand engraved as opposed to the smaller denominations where all of the marks are struck. Even further delineating from the norm is the fact that this series represents the first dated silver coins of Thailand and the only dated bullet coinage ever produced. Considered by most collectors and scholars to be the pinnacle of Thai numismatics, to obtain a single example of any denomination is a feat and is highly prized by collectors. We note another example of the 80 Baht of this type that sold for approximately $285,000 (9,520,200 Baht) in a 2018 auction in Thailand), seldom do the large examples from this series appear on the market and as such should be considered of the HIGHEST RARITY.
Estimate: $250,000 - $350,000.
Provenance: Ex: Eurseree Auction # 31 March 23-24, 2013 Lot # 1814 (part of) where the set hammered for an impressive 9,200,000 Baht (Approximately $288.6 thousand)
Featured on the front cover of "Thai Coins" by Mark Graham and Manfred Winkler published Bangkok 1992.
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