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1 Kupang - Taj ul-Alam Safiatuddin Shah ND
| Gold | 0.58 g | 13.2 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Aceh (Indonesian States) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Ratu Safiatuddin Tajul Alam (1641-1675) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1641-1675 |
| Value | 1 Kupang |
| Currency | Kupang |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.58 g |
| Diameter | 13.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#101497 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Arabic inscription in three lines (continued from obverse), surrounded by beaded circle.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
صفية الدین
بردولة
شاه
Unabridged legend: safiatuddin berdaulat syah
Translation: Safiatuddin's sovereign rule
Edge
Plain
Comment
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 reflects the importance of trade and commerce in the region during the 17th century.
