2 Keping Percha

Location	Penang, Straits Settlements (Malaysia)
Year	1831-1835
Type	Log in to see details
Composition	Log in to see details
Weight	Log in to see details
Diameter	Log in to see details
Thickness	Log in to see details
Shape	Log in to see details
Technique	Log in to see details
Orientation	Log in to see details
Edge	Log in to see details
Period	Log in to see details
Notice	Log in to see details
Reference(s)	KM#Tn4

Obverse description	Central Arabic legend reading 'Pulau Percha' (Penang Island) in large relief script across the field, flanked above and below by two rayed star ornaments and two small lozenge devices. Beaded border surrounds the design.
Obverse script	Log in to see details
Obverse lettering	ڤولو ڤرچ (Translation: Percha Island)
Reverse description	Central Arabic legend reading 'Dua Keping' (Two Kepings) in large relief script across the field, with the Eastern Arabic numeral '٢' (2) at the top and the AH date '١٢٥١' (1251) in the exergue. Two small lozenge ornaments flank the central legend. Beaded border surrounds the design.
Reverse script	Log in to see details
Reverse lettering	Log in to see details
Mint	Log in to see details
Mintage	Log in to see details
Comments	Log in to see details