2½ Kati - Sugarloaf Ingot
© 19494
Features
| Location |
Sultanate of Perak
(Islamic states of Malaysia)  |
|---|---|
| Type | Proto-coins |
| Years | 1500-1700 |
| Composition | Tin-lead |
| Weight | 1480 g |
| Size | 98 × 98 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 537831 |
| References | Singh# SS17, SS18 Saran Singh; 1986. The encyclopaedia of the coins of Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei, 1400-1986. Malaysia Numismatic Society, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. |
Obverse
Hatching representing the teeth of a cowrie
Comments
The earliest predecessor of the later tin tampang “pagoda/tin hat money” from Pahang. Not yet standardized enough to be a true coin as the hollow tampangs are, these are considered proto-currencies.
©19494
See also
Manage my collection
Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.
| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (1500-1700) | |||||||||||||||
Get this item
No member from this site currently wants to exchange it.
Numista Rarity index: 97
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.
Contribute to the catalogue
Modify or add data on this pageRegister a past auction sale
Register an example of this type
Duplicate this page
