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2 Keping Malayu
1247 (1832) year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Malay Peninsula (British East Indies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1247 (1832) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Keping |
| Currency | Keping |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#270744 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Denomination above date
Lettering:
۲
دو كڤڠ
۱۲۴۷
Translation:
2
Two Keping
1247
Comment
https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/malay-peninsula-malacca-2-keping-km-14-1247-cuid-1174207-duid-1453083Interesting fact
The A Token 2 Keping (Malayu) 1247 (1832) from Malay Peninsula (British East Indies) made of Copper is a rare and valuable coin that was used as a medium of exchange during the British East India Company's rule in the Malay Peninsula. It's interesting to note that the coin bears the name "Malayu" which is an old Malay word for the Malay Peninsula, and the year 1247 in the Islamic calendar, which corresponds to 1832 in the Gregorian calendar. This coin is a tangible piece of history that reflects the rich cultural and economic heritage of the Malay Peninsula during the 19th century.
