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1 Gulden Madura star countermark
1802 year| Silver (.916) | 10.616 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Sumenep (Indonesian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1802 |
| Value | 1 Gulden |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 10.616 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#126491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sailing ship.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDIÆ BATAVORUM
1802
Translation: Indies of the Batavians
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Madura Star counterstamp most commonly associated with the Sumenep court at the island of Madura.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique countermark in the shape of a star, which was added by the Sultanate of Sumenep as a way to validate the coin's authenticity and value. This countermark is known as the "Madura star" and is a distinctive feature of coins from this region and time period.