Catalogo
| Emittente | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1967-1981 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 1 Sen |
| Valuta | Ringgit (1967-date) |
| Composizione | Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) |
| Peso | 1.94 g |
| Diametro | 17.78 mm |
| Spessore | 1.25 mm |
| Forma | Round |
| Tecnica | Milled |
| Orientamento | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Incisore/i | Geoffrey Colley |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | KM#1, Schön#48 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Value and date |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto | MALAYSIA 1 SEN·1973 |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Parliament house, crescent and star right |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio | GC |
| Bordo | Smooth |
| Zecca |
Hamburgische Münze, Germany(801-date) Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London,United Kingdom (1810-1975) Shah Alam, Malaysia(1967-date) (FM) Franklin Mint (The Franklin Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date) |
| Tiratura |
1967 - Royal Mint, U.K.; Minted in 1967-1968 - 45 000 000 1967 - Royal Mint, U.K.; Proof - 500 1968 - - 10 500 000 1970 - Hamburg Mint, Germany - 2 535 000 1971 - Kilang Wang, Shah Alam - 47 861 539 1973 - - 21 400 385 1976 - - 100 1980 FM - with mintmark; Proof only - 5 000 1981 FM - with mintmark; Proof only - 6 628 |
| ID Numisquare | 4061519680 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
Historical Context: Malaysia's 1 Sen non-magnetic coin, issued 1967-1981, represents a pivotal era in the nation's post-independence history. Introduced as part of the first series of Malaysian coinage, it marked a definitive step towards establishing a distinct national currency, replacing the Malaya and British Borneo dollar. This period saw Malaysia consolidating its identity and economic sovereignty, with this coin serving as a tangible symbol of its newly forged monetary independence.
Artistry: The artistry of the 1 Sen coin is attributed to Geoffrey Colley, a prominent designer for early Commonwealth coinage. Reflecting a modernist and nationalistic stylistic school, the obverse features the crescent moon and 13-pointed star, symbolizing Islam and Malaysia's thirteen states. The reverse prominently displays the Bunga Raya, or hibiscus, Malaysia's national flower, encircled by the denomination "1 SEN" and the year. This design elegantly blends national symbols with a contemporary aesthetic.
Technical/Grading: Technically, this bronze (97% copper) 1 Sen coin, KM#1, often presents challenges in achieving a full strike on its highest points. Key areas for detail and wear include the tips of the crescent and the points of the star on the obverse. On the reverse, the central stamen and delicate edges of the Bunga Raya petals are crucial for assessing strike quality. Well-struck examples exhibit sharp definition, particularly the intricate floral details, which can often appear flattened due to low relief and circulation wear.