1/4 Tamlung Tin hat

€455,340.00
IssuerSultanate of Pahang (Islamic states of Malaysia)
Year1295 (1878)
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value
Currency
CompositionTin
Weight9.96 g
Dimensions
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueSquare
Cast
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Singh#SS20
Obverse descriptionThis `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 descriptionAs 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 letteringملك ال عادل ترك كڤد بلن رجب سنت ١٢٩٥
(Translation: The Just King dated in the month of Rajab in the year 1295)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1295 (1878)  - -
Catalog ID4674754930
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