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1 Keping Sultana
1835 year| Copper | 2 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Sumatra (British East Indies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1835 |
| Value | 1 Keping (1⁄400) |
| Currency | Dollar (1783-1824) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37111 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
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 token's "Island of Sultana" is a fictitious location. They were issued after a Dutch proclamation in 15th October 1835 to confiscate a previous issue with "Island of Sumatra" inscription.
See Singh (1986:445-449) for details.
Interesting fact
The A Token 1 Keping (Sultana) 1835 from Sumatra (British East Indies) made of Copper weighing 2 g is a rare and valuable coin that is highly sought after by collectors. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in the region, and its value was pegged to the value of the British East India Company's rupee. This coin is a tangible piece of history that provides a glimpse into the economic and political landscape of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1835 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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