© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
¼ Cent Pattern
1295 (1878) year| Copper | 2.33 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | North Borneo (British Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| Period | British North Borneo Company (1881-1941) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1295 (1878) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Cent (0.0025) |
| Currency | Dollar (1882-1941) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.33 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#419341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Scripts in Six sided circle, hexagon shaped hole inside.
Script: Arabic
Lettering: Misrada bernaja (belanaja) suga (suku) 400 humbak (habuk) perak
Translation: Petty money current at 400 to the silver dollar
Edge
Plain
Comment
Rare pattern, denomination never issued for circulation.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ¼ Cent (Pattern) 1295 (1878) from North Borneo (British Malaysia) made of Copper weighing 2.33 g is that it features a unique blend of Eastern and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of the British monarch, Queen Victoria, while the reverse side features a traditional Malayan design of a mosque, indicating the cultural influences of the region. This blend of styles reflects the rich history and diversity of North Borneo during the British colonial era.