© Millies 1871
© Millies 1871
1 Keueh
| Tin | 2.1 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Aceh (Indonesian States) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Alauddin Sulaiman Ali Iskandar Syah (1838-1857) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1260-1261 (1844-1845) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Keueh (1⁄400) |
| Currency | Kupang |
| Composition | Tin |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#41444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 50% |
Reverse
Three parallel curved lines with loop on right hand side, four dots above, date at bottom, surrounded by beaded circle.
Edge
Plain
Comment
The reverse design is not well understood. According to Millies (1871:105-106), some interpret them as stylized sabers from the Aceh flag while some view them as stylized letters, possibly مصروف maṣruf "money of exchange" from root word صرف. The former interpretation is repeated in Singh (1986:538) and the latter in Gumilar (2021:8).The inscribed years correspond to the reign of Alauddin Sulaiman Ali Iskandar Syah (1838–1857) in the Aceh Sultanate. However, his reign was largely nominal as de facto power was held by Alauddin Ibrahim Mansur Syah, who would later reign formally from 1857 to 1870.
See:
- Gumilar, Agung (2021). "Use of Malay-Arabic Scriptures of Jawi/Pegon in Number of Ancient Metal Currencies in Indonesia from Pre-Independence to Early Independence."
- Millies, Henricus Christiaan (1871). Recherches sur les Monnaies des Indigènes de L'Archipel Indien et de la Péninsule Malaie.
- Singh, Saran (1986). The Encyclopaedia of the Coins of Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei - 1400-1967
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Keueh 1260-1261 (1844-1845) from Sultanate of Aceh (Indonesian States) made of Tin weighing 2.1 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and local motifs on its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the inscription "Al-Sultanu Al-Azam" (The Great Sultan) in Arabic, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a stylized flower, which is a common motif in traditional Acehnese art and architecture. This blend of Islamic and local elements reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Sultanate of Aceh and its history as a major trading center in Southeast Asia.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1260 (1844) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Keueh 1260-1261 (1844-1845) coin.