Rama V "Bullet" 20 Baht (1/4 Chang or 5 Tamlung) CS 1242 (1880) XF, Opitz-pg. 95 (this piece illustrated), KM-C191, LeMay-pg. 110, Krisadaolarn/Mihailovs-pg. 138, Plates E36 & E37. 37mm. 302.67gm. With Rampeui stamp. Produced on the occasion of the cremation of the Princess Mother, Somdet Pr'a Deb Sirindhra. An extremely rare denomination and among the most desirable pieces of Thai bullet money, this ceremonial issue was reportedly given to attendees of the Princess Mother's cremation ceremony on May 24, 1880--the date when the King's own age equaled that of his mother at the time of her passing. While the individual stamps on the 20 Baht were not hand-engraved as on the 40 and 80 Baht, the designs appear beautifully impressed and well-struck with traces of a light cabinet tone and residual luster. Some light handling is noted for the sake of completeness, but is hardly consequential and not unusual for these prized issues. A coveted opportunity for the serious Thai collector and one which seldom becomes available. Sold with old ANA Authentication Bureau Certificate AB 3665. Ex. Detroit Money Museum (Inventory no. 2-7-159)

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