Pitis Unta - Sultan Al Adil, Malik Al Dzahir ND (1618-1868) front Pitis Unta - Sultan Al Adil, Malik Al Dzahir ND (1618-1868) back
Pitis Unta - Sultan Al Adil, Malik Al Dzahir ND (1618-1868) photo
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Pitis Unta - Sultan Al Adil, Malik Al Dzahir ND

 
Tin-lead 6.2 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Brunei
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1618-1868
Value
1 Pitis
Currency
Pitis (1868-1886)
Composition
Tin-lead
Weight
6.2 g
Diameter
40 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#58130
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Four Leaf Clover with Arabic Inscriptions on each petal. In English - "The Just Sultan, The Acknowledged Ruler"

Lettering: In Arabic - "Sultan Al Adil Malik Al Dzahir" arranged on the petals

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pitis Unta - Sultan Al Adil, Malik Al Dzahir ND (1618-1868) coin from Brunei is that it was made of Tin-lead, which is a unique material for coins. Most coins are made of metals like copper, silver, or gold, but the use of Tin-lead for this coin sets it apart from others.