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| Issuer | Melayu Kingdom (Indonesian States) |
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| Year | 1000-1350 |
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| Diameter | 12 mm |
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| Edge | Beveled and serrated |
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| Mintage | ND (1000-1350) - Lion left, bust left - ND (1000-1350) - Lion left, bust right - ND (1000-1350) - Lion right, bust left - ND (1000-1350) - Lion right, bust right - |
| Additional information |
The Melayu Kingdom, centered on Sumatra and at times subordinate to Srivijaya before asserting independence in the thirteenth century, produced copper coinage that circulated alongside imported Chinese cash and locally cast tin pieces. The beveled and serrated edge treatment on this type is a deliberate minting characteristic, not wear — its precise function remains debated, though similar edge treatments on Southeast Asian issues are generally associated with authentication against clipping or forgery in high-turnover market trade.