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Sunday, July 17, 2011
Ancient Coin Review 23 : Kelantan Sultanate Pitis ( Sultan Muhammed II - 1838-1886 CE)
This is a tin coin from Sultan Muhammed II era of Kelantan Sultanate. He became the second sultan in 1838 CE.
Circular tin coin ( pitis / keping) under the rule of Kelantan Sultan Muhammed II ( 1838-1886 CE) minted in 1300AH = 1883 CE.
Obverse : Dama Sama Mulka Daulat Kelantan =Permanent be the prosperity of Kelantan
Reverse : Duriba fi Jumada'l akhir sanat 1300=Minted in Jumada'l Akhir year 1300AH Weight : 3.80 gm
Dim : 28mm
Rarity : Common ( ref SS11 pg 220)
Hi, very interesting blog. Just wondering if you could give me a heads up on where to find these coins and how to know if theyre fake. Im trying to collectball malay sultanate coins. Thanks in advance. If by chance you could email me would be grat at dreamstiller[a]gmail.com.
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