1 Kupang - Ali ibn Munawar Shah

Features

Issuer	Sultanate of Aceh (Indonesian States)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1586-1589
Value	1 Kupang
Currency	Kupang
Composition	Gold (.708) (17K)
Weight	0.60 g
Diameter	13 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 466505

Obverse

Arabic inscription in three lines, surrounded by beaded circle.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
علي
ابن منور
شه

Unabridged legend: Ali bin Munawar

Translation: Ali the son of Munawar Shah

Reverse

Arabic inscription in two lines, surrounded by beaded circle.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
السلطان
العادل

Unabridged legend: al-sulṭan al-'adil

Translation: The just sultan

Edge

Plain

Comments

Leyten A 12, J. Hulshoff Pol, him. 16.

Ali ibn Munawar Shah ruled the Sultanate of Aceh from 1586 to 1589, a period marked by efforts to consolidate power and strengthen trade relations with regional and international partners. His reign was characterized by military campaigns to expand Aceh’s influence in Sumatra and maritime territories, as well as attempts to bolster Islam as a unifying force in the region but resulted in failure.

Alfian, T. Ibrahim (1997). Mata Uang Emas Kerajaan-kerajaan di Aceh

specifically No. 29

Leyten, J. (2004). A Catalogue of the Gold Coins of Samudra Pasai and Acheh; their origin, name, and weight, in a historical context.

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
ND (1586-1589)

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Bullion value: USD 59.12 Search tips

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Actual gold weight: 0.014 oz

Current gold price: 4328.71 USD/oz (see gold price

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