Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Brunei |
|---|---|
| Năm | 1618-1868 |
| Loại | Standard circulation coin |
| Mệnh giá | 1 Pitis |
| Tiền tệ | Pitis (1868-1886) |
| Chất liệu | Tin-lead |
| Trọng lượng | 5.3 g |
| Đường kính | 20 mm |
| Độ dày | 2 mm |
| Hình dạng | Round |
| Kỹ thuật | |
| Hướng | |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo |
| Mô tả mặt trước | A Flowery pattern covering the whole coin within a circle border with dots |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước | |
| Mô tả mặt sau | A Flowery pattern covering the whole coin within a circle border with dots |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau | |
| Cạnh | Plain |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
ND (1618-1868) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1815895770 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: The Pitis Bunga, issued by the Sultanate of Brunei from 1618 to 1868, spans a significant period of declining regional power and increasing European influence. This long issuance indicates a stable, utilitarian currency essential for local commerce. As a small denomination tin-lead coin, it facilitated daily transactions, serving as an economic backbone for the populace during a transformative era.
Artistry: The Pitis Bunga's design, translating to "Flower Coin," is rooted in indigenous Malay-Islamic artistic tradition. No specific engraver is known, but the stylistic school emphasizes symbolic floral motifs, adhering to aniconic principles. The central design invariably features a stylized flower, often with multiple petals or a rosette pattern, sometimes encircled by dots or a simple border. This reflects local aesthetics and the technical capabilities of Brunei's mints.
Technical/Grading: Due to its tin-lead composition, the Pitis Bunga typically exhibits characteristics of crudely manufactured, utilitarian coinage. High-points susceptible to wear include the raised petals of the central floral motif and any surrounding border elements. Technical strike qualities often vary; expect weak strikes, off-center impressions, and irregular flans from rudimentary casting and striking. Corrosion and surface pitting are common, impacting preservation, making well-struck, corrosion-free examples highly desirable.