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¼ Cent - James Brooke Rajah
1863 year| Copper | 2.298 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Sarawak (British Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| Raja | James Brooke (1841-1868) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1863 |
| Value | ¼ Cent (0.0025) |
| Currency | Dollar (1868-1946) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.298 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#17935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SARAWAK
1
4
CENT
1863
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Cent James Brooke Rajah coin from Sarawak (British Malaysia) is that it was minted during the reign of James Brooke, who was a British adventurer and colonial administrator who ruled Sarawak from 1841 until his death in 1868. He was granted the territory by the Sultan of Brunei and became the first White Rajah of Sarawak, and his rule marked the beginning of Sarawak's modernization and development. The coin is a testament to his legacy and the historical ties between Sarawak and the British Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1863 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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