1 Baht Thailand Silver Vajiravudh (Rama VI) (1880 – 1925)

1913, Kingdom of Thailand, Rama VI. Silver Baht Coin.

Reference: KM-45.

Denomination: Baht
Mint Year: 1913 (BE 2456)
Weight: 14.92gm
Diameter: 30mm
Material: Silver

Obverse: Uniformed bust of Rama VI right.

Reverse: Elephant facing, flanked by two elephant heads.

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.