© John3 16
© John3 16
1 Pitis - Sultan Anom Sri Ingalaga clockwise ND
| Tin | 0.95 g | 21.3 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Jambi (Indonesian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1742-1783 |
| Value | 1 Pitis |
| Currency | Pitis |
| Composition | Tin |
| Weight | 0.95 g |
| Diameter | 21.3 mm |
| Thickness | 0.65 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) with a hole |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#107479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Plain
Edge
Plain
Comment
The inscription corresponds to Sultan Ahmad Zainuddin Anom Sri Ingalaga of the Jambi Sultanate (r. 1743–1770). Minor spelling difference are known to occur, such as اڠلاݢ for ايڠلاݢ andسر for سري. See Millies (1871:109, Plate XVIII) for variants.ايڠلاݢ Ingalaga was a customary part of Jambi royal title but it is often inconsistently romanized into ing-Lagå, Ingalago, Ingologo, etc. In similar vein, انوم may be romanized as Anom or Anum.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of tin, which was a common material used for coinage in Indonesia during the 18th century. The use of tin for coins was preferred because it was abundant, durable, and had a low melting point, making it easier to mint and shape into coins. The fact that this coin was made of tin suggests that it was likely widely used in everyday transactions and had a significant role in the economy of the Sultanate of Jambi during that time.
