1 Pitis ND


Tin	2.0 g	17.0 mm

Description

Issuer	Sultanate of Samudra-Pasai (Indonesian States)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Composition	Tin
Weight	2.0 g
Diameter	17.0 mm
Thickness	1.7 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#414643
Rarity index	95%

Reverse

Arabic inscription in two lines

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
السلطان
العادل

Unabridged legend: al-sulṭan al-'adil

Translation: The just sultan

Comment

The lettering is often incomplete and difficult to read. The observe lettering has the rasm of “معز” which suggest Sultan Mu’iz ad-Din Ahmad at Menduga (1326 - ca. 1360), a relatively little known sultan (see Leyten, 2004: 41). Zeno catalogue entry and several auction listing however attribute this coin to Sultan Zain al-Abidin I (ca. 1360 - ca. 1370).

See:

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 Standard circulation coin 1 Pitis ND from Sultanate of Samudra-Pasai (Indonesian States) made of Tin weighing 2.0 g is that it is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage.

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