¼ Cent - James Brooke Rajah
1863 year| Bronze plated copper |
| 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 | Bronze plated copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#34026 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SARAWAK
1
4
CENT
1863
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Cent James Brooke Rajah coin from Sarawak (British Malaysia) is that it was the first coin to feature the image of a local ruler, James Brooke, who was a British adventurer and statesman who ruled Sarawak from 1841 until his death in 1868. This coin was minted in 1863, during Brooke's lifetime, and it is believed that he was instrumental in the design and production of the coin. The coin's design features a portrait of Brooke on one side and a depiction of a Malay village on the other, highlighting the cultural and historical significance of the coin.
