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2 Keping Pattern
1200 (1786) year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Sumatra (British East Indies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1200 (1786) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Kepings (1⁄200) |
| Currency | Dollar (1783-1824) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#367172 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arabic inscription with denomination at top and date at bottom using eastern Arabic numeral. Toothed border.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٢
دو کڤڠ
١٢٠٠
Unabridged legend:
2
Dua keping
1200
Translation:
Two keping
AH 1200
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Keping coin from Sumatra (British East Indies) made of Copper is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in the region. The coin was minted in 1786, just a few years after the British East India Company established a trading post in Sumatra, and it reflects the influence of European trade and commerce on the local currency. The coin's design, which features a stylized floral pattern, is also unique and distinct from other coins minted in the region during this time period.
