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1 Keping Cockerel facing right
1411 (1803) year| Copper | - | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Malay Peninsula (British East Indies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1411 (1803) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Keping (1⁄400) |
| Currency | Keping |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#40074 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Malformed Arabic inscription with denomination at top and fictitious date at bottom using eastern Arabic numeral. Beads around border.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٩
(?)
١۴۱۱
Edge
Plain
Comment
These coins were not official currency of any state. They were first issued in the early 1800s by British merchants at Singapore, to alleviate base coin shortage, before spreading to various parts of the Malay Archipelago. To circumvent confiscation attempts by colonial authorities (particularly the Dutch), British merchants use inscriptions that refer to locations that are vague, fictitious, or unaffiliated to Europeans. In this manner, legally it could not be argued that the tokens were intended for circulation in colonial territories.The observe image of cockerel facing right has several varieties with very minor difference. Notice tail and ground shape to aid identification.
See Singh (1986:445-449) for details.
Interesting fact
The A Token 1 Keping (Cockerel facing right) 1411 (1803) from Malay Peninsula (British East Indies) made of Copper is a rare and valuable coin that is highly sought after by collectors. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in the region, as the British East India Company was expanding its influence and control over the Malay Peninsula. The coin's design, featuring a cockerel facing right, is a symbol of strength and courage, and its copper composition makes it a durable and long-lasting piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1411 (1803) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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