1/4 Tamlung Tin hat

Issuer Sultanate of Pahang (Islamic states of Malaysia)
Year 1878
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Tin
Weight 9.96 g
Diameter
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Square
Technique Cast
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Singh#SS20
Obverse description This `coin` has the shape of a four-sided pyramid with a peak in the middle. The peak is surrounded by a floral pattern on the plinth/ledge. There is a hole at one of the sides. The peak is about 5-6 millimeters high.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description As a consequence of the peak on the obverse there is an indentation on the reverse. This is surrounded by Jawi (Malay version of the Arabic alphabet) script. Start reading the text at the bottom, from the right to the left and clockwise when the hole is to the left.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ملك ال عادل ترك كڤد بلن رجب سنت ١٢٩٥
(Translation: The Just King dated in the month of Rajab in the year 1295)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1295 (1878) - -
Numisquare ID 4674754930
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