1 Pitis - Muzaffar Shah ND (1446-1459) front 1 Pitis - Muzaffar Shah ND (1446-1459) back
1 Pitis - Muzaffar Shah ND (1446-1459) photo

1 Pitis - Muzaffar Shah ND

 
Tin 1.62 g 19.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Sultanate of Malacca (Islamic states of Malaysia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1446-1459
Value
1 Pitis
Currency
Keping
Composition
Tin
Weight
1.62 g
Diameter
19.6 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#109277
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Interlaced Arabic inscription.

Script: Arabic

Lettering: ناصر الدنيا والدين

Unabridged legend: naṣir al-dunya wa ad-din.

Translation: Helper of the World and Religion (of Islam)

Edge

Plain

Comment

See:
Singh, Saran (1986). The Encyclopaedia of the coins of Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei - 1400-1967

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pitis coin from the Sultanate of Malacca is that it was made of tin, which was a common material used for coinage in the region during that time period. This is notable because tin is a relatively soft and malleable metal, which made it easy to mint and shape into coins. However, it also means that the coin may have been more prone to wear and tear, and may have had a shorter lifespan compared to coins made of more durable materials. Despite this, the 1 Pitis coin remains a valuable and interesting piece of history for collectors and numismatists today.