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1 Pitis - Muhammad Bahauddin
1200 (1786) year| Tin | 0.47 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Palembang (Indonesian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1200 (1786) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Pitis (0.1) |
| Currency | Keping |
| Composition | Tin |
| Weight | 0.47 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.4 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#108621 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 58% |
Reverse
Plain
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type is part of a series issued between AH 1200-1204 (= AD 1785-1790), which corresponds to the reign of Muhammad Bahauddin (1776–1803) in the Palembang Sultanate. It was meant to emulate a previous copper issue dated AH 1198 (= AD 1784) but with less weight. Variants with numerous error dates are known.See:
- Millies, Henricus Christiaan (1871). Recherches sur les monnaies des indigènes de l'archipel Indien et de la pèninsule Malaie.
- Mitchiner, Michael and Tjong Ding Yih (2013). "Coin Circulation in Palembang (Sumatra), circa AD 1710 to 1825. Sultanate coins minted at Palembang."
- Robinson, Frank S. (2015). Palembang Coins.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pitis - Muhammad Bahauddin 1200 (1786) coin from the Sultanate of Palembang (Indonesian States) is that it was made of tin, which was a common material used for coinage in the region during that time period. This coin, in particular, weighs 0.47 grams, which is relatively light compared to other coins of similar denominations. This highlights the resourcefulness and adaptability of the Sultanate of Palembang in using available materials to create currency that was both practical and functional for their economy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200 (1786) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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