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1 Keping Error value
1213 (1798) year| Copper | 2.91 g | - |
| Issuer | Sumatra (British East Indies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1213 (1798) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Keping (1⁄400) |
| Currency | Dollar (1783-1824) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.91 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#43834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Arabic inscription with denomination at top and date at bottom using eastern Arabic numeral. Toothed border.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
۳
تيݢ كفڠ
۱۲۱۳
Unabridged legend:
3
Tiga keping
1213
Translation:
Three keping
AH 1213
Comment
Error on reverse struck with 3 keping (tiga keping) instead of 1 keping (sekeping) for the value.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Keping coin from Sumatra (British East Indies) made of Copper weighing 2.91g is that it has an error value of 1213, which is a rare and unique feature for a coin from this time period.
