This is a another rare tampang coin from Bendahara Sewa Raja Wan Ahmad . However in 1882 CE he was proclaimed as the first Sultan of Pahang claiming the title Sultan Wan Ahmad AL Muazzam Shah.He used to be Bendahara from 1863-1881AD.
This coin was struck in 1295 AH ( 1878 CE)
Pahang is one of the states in Malaysia. Historically it became part of
Malacca Sultanate in 1470 CE till 1641 CE. It was later ruled by Johor
Sultanate till 1853 CE then it became independent.
Below is the location of Pahang in relation to other states in Malaysia.
Similar Tampang can be found in below link
Pahang Tampang
Pahang Tampang
Pahang Tampang
Pahang Tampang
Obv : Floral Design
Rev: Malik Al Adil tarikh kepada bulan Rejab sanat 1295
Weight : 13 gm
Dim : 28 x 28 x 8mm
Date : 1295 AH ( 1878 CE)
Rarity : RR
Denom : 1/4 tampang = 1/100 Dollar
Material : Tin
Reference : SS20 pg 143 ( The Encyclopedia of the Coins)
Purchase Price : RM
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