Summary
1 Keping, Issued by C. R. Read, Malaysia, Malacca, Singapore, 1250 AH
Singapore Merchants' token probably struck in England and used widely throughout the Malay peninsular. Normally attributed to Malacca or Sultana Island.
Obverse Description
Rooster standing facing left on box with incuse legend, C R READ
Reverse Description
Sunflower above date, 1250
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1834 AD
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Issued By
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.815 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Remick, Jerome. 1971. British Commonwealth Coins., 538 Pages
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