1 Cent - James Brooke Rajah 1863 front 1 Cent - James Brooke Rajah 1863 back
1 Cent - James Brooke Rajah 1863 photo
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1 Cent - James Brooke Rajah

1863 year
Copper 9.5 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Sarawak (British Malaysia)
Raja
James Brooke (1841-1868)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1863
Value
1 Cent (0.01)
Currency
Dollar (1868-1946)
Composition
Copper
Weight
9.5 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#15540
Rarity index
35%

Reverse

Value within wreath, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
S A R A W A K
ONE
CENT
1863

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 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 a rare and valuable collector's item today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1863  - - - - - -

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