1 Pitis - Sultan Gede ND
| Tin | 0.80 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Jambi (Indonesian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1687-1719 |
| Value | 1 Pitis |
| Currency | Pitis |
| Composition | Tin |
| Weight | 0.80 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#370236 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Plain
Edge
Plain
Comment
These coins was issued by Sultan Kiai Geḍé (r. 1687–1719) during Jambi's period of division. Kiai Geḍé was the eldest son of Sultan Ingalaga (r. 1679–89). When the Jambi throne passed on to Kiai Geḍé, his younger brother Pangeran Pringgabaya (r. 1691–1710) established a breakaway court some time before 1691 in upstream Jambi.The -e vowel mark (pepet) in the syllable [ge] of Geḍé is omitted possibly due to space, making it technically sultan gaḍé.
See:
- Mitchiner, Michael (2012). "Coin Circulation in Palembang (Sumatra), circa AD 1710 to 1825. Including Coins made in Banten, Siak, Kampar, Indragiri, Jambi, Palembang and Batavia."
- Perdana, Aditya Bayu (2023). "Reading suggestions and revised attribution for some Malay tin coins recovered from the Batanghari and Musi rivers, Sumatra."
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pitis coin from the Sultanate of Jambi is that it was made of tin, which was a common material used for coinage in Indonesia during the 17th and 18th centuries. 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 meant that the coins were more susceptible to wear and tear, and had a shorter lifespan compared to coins made of more durable materials like silver or gold. Despite these limitations, the 1 Pitis coin remains an important piece of numismatic history and a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Indonesia.