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Message:: [QUOTE="Loong Siew, post: 3976657, member: 75799"]Thailand. Kingdom of Ayuthayya 15-18th century. Chakra wheel and ulamon (Conch shell) symbols. 6 1/2 Baht Silver Pod Duang. Ex Charles J Opitz personal collection.[ATTACH=full]1046732[/ATTACH]  Huge and heavy silver bullet coin at 97g. Very rare denomination. Whilst common in low denominations of 1 Baht, higher denominations at 2 Baht and above becomes exponentially scarcer. The usual denominations from 1 Baht and above are 2 Baht, 4 Baht, 8 Baht and 24 Baht (The last which are reserved for royal commemorative events). These silver bullets were the predominant circulating currency of the kingdom that lasted way up to the 19th century when the modernisation of Thailand saw the introduction of the modern struck coins during the reign of King Mongkut in late 19th century.  Whilst discontinued, the last pod duangs were introduced during King Chulalongkorn's reign only as purely royal ceremonial purposes. These bullets are unique for their design. However the large ones gave a good solid ingot feel to them. A favourite acquisition for the end on 2019. Here are additional photos of their size and design. The last being a sticker at the base of the coin by Opitz himself as part of his catalog. [ATTACH=full]1046733[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1046734[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1046735[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]