1 Pitis - Muhammad II
1300 (1883) year| Tin | 5 g | 28.3 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Kelantan (Islamic states of Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1300 (1883) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Pitis (0.1) |
| Currency | Keping (1801-1909) |
| Composition | Tin |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 28.3 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#21966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Arabic inscription surrounding circular hole. Base to edge, read clockwise.
Script: Arabic
Lettering: ضرب في جمادى الاخرة ١٣٠٠
Unabridged legend: ḍuriba fi jumada'l akhir sanat 1300
Translation: Minted in the month of Jumada'l Akhir year AH 1300
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of tin, which is a relatively soft and malleable metal, yet it was still used as a standard circulation coin in the Sultanate of Kelantan. This suggests that the coin may have been more utilitarian in nature, rather than being made for collectible or decorative purposes. Additionally, the fact that it weighs only 5 grams suggests that it may have been designed to be easily portable and convenient for everyday transactions.
