Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, Banknotes and Medallions

Thailand, Centenary of the Founding of Bangkok, 1882, large copper medal by J.W. Benson of London, busts of the five kings of the Maha Chakrakri dynasty, reverse Siamese legend, 62mm. With original clip and ringfor suspension, very fine

Bangkok was founded in 1782, and the centenary was celebrated on 21 April 1882. A striking in silver appeared in Seaby's Bulletin, March 1970 (F8414).