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1 Cent - James Brooke Rajah
1863 year| Bronze plated copper | 9.25 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sarawak (British Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| Raja | James Brooke (1841-1868) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1863 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01) |
| Currency | Dollar (1868-1946) |
| Composition | Bronze plated copper |
| Weight | 9.25 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#21389 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Value within wreath, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S A R A W A K
ONE
CENT
1863
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Cent - James Brooke Rajah 1863 coin from Sarawak (British Malaysia) is that it features a unique blend of both Eastern and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of James Brooke, the first White Rajah of Sarawak, dressed in traditional Malay attire, while the reverse side features a depiction of a Malay village, complete with traditional houses and a mosque. This blending of cultures reflects the rich history and diversity of Sarawak, which was a British colony at the time the coin was minted.
