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4 Keping Thin flan
1219 (1804) year| Copper | 8.5 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Sumatra (British East Indies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1219 (1804) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 4 Kepings (0.01) |
| Currency | Dollar (1783-1824) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#30801 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
Arabic inscription with denomination at top and date at bottom using eastern Arabic numeral. Beads around border
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
۴
امڤت کڤڠ
۱۲۱۹
Unabridged legend:
4
Empat keping
1219
Translation:
Four keping
AH 1219
Comment
According to The Encyclopaedia of the Coins of Malaysia, Singaport, and Brunei (Saran Sing, 1996) the 1804 dated thin flan issues were struck in 1823 for use in the Settlement of Singapore.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the British East India Company's rule over Sumatra, which was a period of significant cultural and economic exchange between the British and the local population. The coin's design, which features a stylized floral motif and Arabic script, reflects the blending of Islamic and European influences that characterized this era.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1219 (1804) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Keping (Thin flan) 1219 (1804) coin.
