Melaka Tin Coin, 1445
Reverse inscription : Nasir Al-Dunia Wa Al-Din (Arabic) - "Success in life and religion" The earliest with tin cash, which was first introduced by thr fourth Sultan of Melaka, Sultan Muzaffar Shah (1445-1459M)..
Reverse inscription : Nasir Al-Dunia Wa Al-Din (Arabic) - "Success in life and religion" The earliest with tin cash, which was first introduced by thr fourth Sultan of Melaka, Sultan Muzaffar Shah (1445-1459M)..
KELANTAN GOLD DINAR
EMAS
dinar
KELANTAN
SHORT HISTORY OF MALAYSIA METAL MONEY..
Malay Early Money Before Islam
This earliest form of local currency was made of solid blocks of tin which were minted in the shape of animals and insects, such as crocodiles, elephants, cockerels, tortoises and grasshoppers. These models were believed to be made under the supervision of magicians for use in religious ceremonies. The animal money may have been brought to the Malay Peninsula from Burma or Siam.
Brass Kettle 1800s M
Brass items were very popular as barter-trade currency in Sarawak and Borneo until the beginning of the 20th century.
Brass items were very popular as barter-trade currency in Sarawak and Borneo until the beginning of the 20th century.
Shell-Backed Ingot
Tortoise-Shell Shaped Curency.
The tin ore was first obtained from newly opened mines, used to be smelted and pourd into moulds to make a pair of ingots shaped like the shell of a tortoise. This practice was associated with casting spells and was a substitute for sacrificing animals. In time, these ingots came to be used as money. The currency denomination of these ingots was based on the amount of tin that could be exchanged for one Spanish silver dollar (8 reales).
Tortoise-Shell Shaped Curency.
The tin ore was first obtained from newly opened mines, used to be smelted and pourd into moulds to make a pair of ingots shaped like the shell of a tortoise. This practice was associated with casting spells and was a substitute for sacrificing animals. In time, these ingots came to be used as money. The currency denomination of these ingots was based on the amount of tin that could be exchanged for one Spanish silver dollar (8 reales).
Tampang 1400s M Tin Hat Money
The Tampang (One Cent) continued to be minted in Pahang until 1889 and were legal until 1893. In Selangor and Perak, Tampang were used as currency until they were replaced by the more convenient coins issued by the Dutch and British East India Company in 1641M.
The Tampang (One Cent) continued to be minted in Pahang until 1889 and were legal until 1893. In Selangor and Perak, Tampang were used as currency until they were replaced by the more convenient coins issued by the Dutch and British East India Company in 1641M.
Private Issue Tampang 1860s M
(One cent with Chinese characters)
In the 1860s, some Chinese tin mine owners were authorised by the Bendahara (The Sultan after 1882) to cast their own Tampang. The name of the Company was impressed in Chinese characters on the coin.
(One cent with Chinese characters)
In the 1860s, some Chinese tin mine owners were authorised by the Bendahara (The Sultan after 1882) to cast their own Tampang. The name of the Company was impressed in Chinese characters on the coin.
Duit Ayam Kedah (10 cent) 1710M
A money in the form of a fighting cock perched on a number of rings attached to its base was introduced during the reign of Sultan Muhammad Jiwa Zainal Abidin Muazzam Shah (1710-1773), Kedah.
A money in the form of a fighting cock perched on a number of rings attached to its base was introduced during the reign of Sultan Muhammad Jiwa Zainal Abidin Muazzam Shah (1710-1773), Kedah.
Kupang Emas Kedah 1661M
Gold kupang coin issued during the reign of Sultan Dhiauddin Mukarram Shah (1661-1687), Kedah.
Gold kupang coin issued during the reign of Sultan Dhiauddin Mukarram Shah (1661-1687), Kedah.
Pitis Matahari Terengganu
A sunray shaped tree with four branches attached to the centre coin. Each branch bears three coins. The casting was done using the 'lost wax' method.
A sunray shaped tree with four branches attached to the centre coin. Each branch bears three coins. The casting was done using the 'lost wax' method.
Jokoh Terengganu
The Chinese Kapitan and other high-ranking officials had been authorised by the Sultan of Terengganu to issue coins. These coins were made from tin and were commonly known as Jokoh.
The Chinese Kapitan and other high-ranking officials had been authorised by the Sultan of Terengganu to issue coins. These coins were made from tin and were commonly known as Jokoh.
Dinar Emas Johor
This gold coin was issued by Sultan Abdul Jalil Riayat Shah II (1623-1677).
This gold coin was issued by Sultan Abdul Jalil Riayat Shah II (1623-1677).
Katun Johor Tin
Minor tin pitis known as Katun were minted in a variety of shapes and sizes in the bazaar as small chang in Johor..
Minor tin pitis known as Katun were minted in a variety of shapes and sizes in the bazaar as small chang in Johor..
Portuguese Silver Tanga (Colonial Money)
Silver Tanga was issued by the Portuguese, 1629-1635, Melaka..
Silver Tanga was issued by the Portuguese, 1629-1635, Melaka..
Dutch Copper Bazaar II (Colonial Money)
The Portuguese were withdrawn, melted down and later issued as new Dutch style bazaar pieces.
The Portuguese were withdrawn, melted down and later issued as new Dutch style bazaar pieces.
British Trade Silver Dollar
After the founding of Singapore 1819 and Hong Kong in 1842, it became necessary to produce a special Dollar so as to remove the reliance of a British Colony upon the various foreign coins then in circulation.
After the founding of Singapore 1819 and Hong Kong in 1842, it became necessary to produce a special Dollar so as to remove the reliance of a British Colony upon the various foreign coins then in circulation.
Dinar Emas (ISLAM Dynasty)
Abbasid Dynasty
Al-Mahdi (168-159)
167 H, 3.74 gm Gold Dinar
Al-Mahdi (168-159)
167 H, 3.74 gm Gold Dinar
Abbasid Dynasty
Al-Mahdi (168-159)
168 H, 3.97 gm Gold Dinar
Al-Mahdi (168-159)
168 H, 3.97 gm Gold Dinar
Abbasid Dynasty
Al-Rashid (170-193)
186 H, 4.18 gm Gold Dinar
Al-Rashid (170-193)
186 H, 4.18 gm Gold Dinar
Abbasid Dynasty
Al-Rashid (170-193)
188 H, 4.02 gm Gold Dinar
Al-Rashid (170-193)
188 H, 4.02 gm Gold Dinar
This is a Ghaznavid, reign of Mas'ud (AH 421-432)
It is from Ghazbah and is dated AH 423.
The coin cities al-Qa'im billah.
3.6 gm Gold Dinar
It is from Ghazbah and is dated AH 423.
The coin cities al-Qa'im billah.
3.6 gm Gold Dinar
This is a Mamluk Dinar of Faraj. The mint and date are off the flan but it is die linked to specicimens struck in the month of Sha'ban, AH 809, in Dimashq. 8.55 gm Gold Dinar
Dinar Emas Aglabi 909 M (Dynasty Islam)
Dynasty Al mouwazidoun di Moroco and Andalous M1159.
Written "Allah Rabbouna, Mohamed Rasoulouna, Al Mahdi Imamouna"
Written "Allah Rabbouna, Mohamed Rasoulouna, Al Mahdi Imamouna"
Dinar Emas (The last Uthmaniyah Dynasty)
Al Sultan Abdul Hamid 1923M
Al Sultan Abdul Hamid 1923M
Dinar Emas (al Zafsiyon Dynasty, Tunisia, 1236M)
Coins al Sultan Mahmood Khan Al Osmani de Tunesia, 1574M
Coins al Sultan Abdul Majid Khan de Tunesia 1367M
Dinar Perak Tunisia Dynasty 1989M
Gold Coin - Tunisia Dynasty (75 Dinars) 1982M
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