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1 Pitis - Zarb fi Bilad Palembang ND
| Tin | 0.4 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Palembang (Indonesian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1710-1778 |
| Value | 1 Pitis (0.1) |
| Currency | Keping |
| Composition | Tin |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#149091 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
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".
Robinson (2015) provided the following variants:
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 coin from the Sultanate of Palembang 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 not have been as durable as coins made from other metals, and may have been more prone to wear and tear over time. Despite this, the 1 Pitis coin remains a valuable and interesting piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1710-1778) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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