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1 Kupang - Alauddin Riayat Shah Sayyid al-Qahhar ND
| Gold | 0.61 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Aceh (Indonesian States) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Alauddin al-Kahar (1539-1571) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1537-1571 |
| Value | 1 Kupang |
| Currency | Kupang |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.61 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#136591 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Arabic inscription in two lines, surrounded by beaded circle.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
السلطان
العادل
Unabridged legend: al-sulṭan al-'adil
Translation: The just sultan
Edge
Plain
Comment
The obverse inscription has been surmised to either has الطاهير (aṭ-ṭahir) or الظاهير (aẓ-ẓahir) with omitted dot above ظ. Both readings are plausible in the context of regal title, meaning "the pious" and "the victorious" respectively. Leyten (2004:6) argued that based on recorded names in Hikayat Raja-Raja Pasai and Sejarah Melayu, the inscription did not mistakenly omit the dot of ظ and aṭ-ṭahir is the correct title, although contemporary sources often still use aẓ-ẓahir.See:
- Alfian, T. Ibrahim (1997). Mata Uang Emas Kerajaan-kerajaan di Aceh.
- Leyten, J. (2004). A Catalogue of the Gold Coins of Samudra Pasai and Acheh; their origin, name, and weight, in a historical context.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kupang coin from the Sultanate of Aceh is that it was made of gold, which was a rare and valuable material at the time. The use of gold in coinage was a symbol of the wealth and power of the Sultanate, and it highlights the importance of this coin as a representation of the state's economic and political status.
