1917, Kingdom of Thailand, Rama VI. Beautiful Silver Baht Coin. NGC MS-62!

Reference: KM-45.
Denomination: 1 Baht
Mint Year: 1917 (BE 2460)
Condition: Certified and graded by NGC as MS-62!
Material: Silver (.900)
Diameter: 31mm
Weight: 15gm

Obverse: Uniformed bust of Rama VI right. Legend at sides.

Reverse: Elephant facing, flanked by two elephant heads. Legend at sides.

Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramentharamaha Vajiravudh Phra Mongkut Klao Chao Yu Hua, or Phra Bat Somdet Phra Ramathibodi Si Sintharamaha Vajiravudh Phra Mongkut Klao Chao Yu Hua, or Rama VI (1 January 1880 – 25 November 1925) was the sixth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri, ruling from 1910 until his death. King Vajiravudh is known for his efforts to create and promote Siamese nationalism. His reign was characterized by Siam's movement further towards democracy and minimal participation in World War I.