© Carlos Garcia
© Carlos Garcia
1 Pitis - Muhammad Bahauddin
1202 (1788) year| Tin | 1.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Palembang (Indonesian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1202 (1788) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Pitis (0.1) |
| Currency | Keping |
| Composition | Tin |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#149902 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
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
The 1 Pitis coin from the Sultanate of Palembang (Indonesian States) made of Tin weighing 1.1 g has an interesting fact that it was used as a medium of exchange in the region during the 18th century, specifically in 1788. It was a standard circulation coin during that time and had a value of 1 Pitis, which was a significant amount in the local economy. Despite being made of tin, which is a relatively inexpensive metal, the coin was still valuable due to its rarity and the trust people had in it as a medium of exchange. This highlights the importance of currency and the role it plays in facilitating trade and commerce, even in ancient times.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1202 (1788) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pitis - Muhammad Bahauddin 1202 (1788) coin.
