1 Keping 1200-1202 (1786-1788) front 1 Keping 1200-1202 (1786-1788) back
1 Keping 1200-1202 (1786-1788) photo
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1 Keping

 
Copper 2.91 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Sumatra (British East Indies)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1200-1202 (1786-1788)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Keping (1⁄400)
Currency
Dollar (1783-1824)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.91 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#43833
Rarity index
73%

Reverse

Arabic inscription with denomination at top and date at bottom using eastern Arabic numeral. Toothed border.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
١
ﺳكفڠ
١٢٠٢

Unabridged legend:
1
Sekeping
1202

Translation:
One keping
AH 1202

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Keping 1200-1202 (1786-1788) from Sumatra (British East Indies) made of Copper weighing 2.91 g is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Mahmud Shah III, who ruled the Aceh Sultanate from 1782 to 1815. This coin was part of a series of coins issued during his reign, which were designed to standardize the currency in the region and promote trade. The coin features a unique blend of Islamic and European influences in its design, reflecting the cultural exchange and diversity of the region during that time.