Summary
1 Keping, Issued by Malaysia, Malacca, Singapore, 1247 AH
Singapore Merchants' token probably struck in England and used widely throughout the Malay peninsular. Normally attributed to Malacca.
Obverse Description
Rooster
Reverse Description
Malay inscription; below, 1247 (Arabic numerals)
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
1831 AD
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Issued By
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Denomination
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Material
Copper
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Axis
12
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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
21 (Outside Diameter), 2.025 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#8
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 818-819 Pages
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