1 Pitis - Zarb fi Bilad Palembang ND
| Tin | 0.8 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Palembang (Indonesian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1710-1778 |
| Value | 1 Pitis (0.1) |
| Currency | Keping |
| Composition | Tin |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#109644 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 29% |
Reverse
Plain
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mitchiner & Yih (2013:33-36) date these coins to a period between AD 1710–1778. This corresponds to the reign of Muhammad Mansyur Jayo Ing Lago (1706–1718) to Muhammad Bahauddin (1776–1803) in the Palembang Sultanate. This type is among the most common Palembang coin to be found but also one with the most inconsistent quality, particularly in the legibility of their inscription. Counterfeit coins and some poorly made official coins may be difficult to distinguish from each other as both were in common circulation.
Numerous listings such as Mitchiner & Yih (2013) and Robinson (2015) Romanized ضرب as "zarb", though various Arabic Romanization standards tend to approximate ض as "d".
See:
- Millies, Henricus Christiaan (1871). Recherches sur les monnaies des indigènes de l'archipel Indien et de la pèninsule Malaie.
- Mitchiner, Michael and Tjong Ding Yih (2013). "Coin Circulation in Palembang (Sumatra), circa AD 1710 to 1825. Sultanate coins minted at Palembang."
- Robinson, Frank S. (2015). Palembang Coins.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pitis - Zarb fi Bilad Palembang ND (1710-1778) coin from the Sultanate of Palembang (Indonesian States) made of Tin weighing 0.8 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu-Buddhist motifs. The obverse side of the coin bears the Arabic inscription "Zarb fi Bilad Palembang" (struck in the land of Palembang), while the reverse side features a stylized Hindu-Buddhist temple, reflecting the cultural influences of the region. This blending of religious and cultural motifs is a distinct characteristic of the coinage of the Sultanate of Palembang and sets it apart from other coins of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1710-1778) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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