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Sogdian Ikhshids of Samarqand, King Shishpir, c. 638 - 655 A.D.
WA74053. Cast bronze cash, Smirnova 48, gF, crude, light corrosion, weight 4.468 g, maximum diameter 26.0 mm, die axis 180o, Eastern Sogdiana mint, c. 638 - 655 A.D.; obverse Sogdian inscription: Ikhshid Shishpir; reverse four tamgas, including the tamga of Samarqand; very rare; SOLD
Portuguese Malacca, Sebastian I, 1554 - 1578
The crossed arrows symbolize the martyrdom of St. Sebastian. The two dots and initials indicate a value of 2 bazarucos. An armillary sphere is a model of objects in the sky, consisting of a spherical framework of rings, centered on Earth or the Sun, that represent lines of celestial longitude and latitude and other astronomically important features, such as the ecliptic. The flag of Portugal features an armillary sphere.ME59102. Cast tin 2 bazarucos, Singh S.17, Mitchiner NI 3150 - 3153, VF, weight 2.164 g, maximum diameter 17.2 mm, Malacca (Malaysia) mint, 1554 - 1578; obverse three arrows crossed and tied in the center, two raised dots between arrow tips and B-A flanking across field (2 bazarucos); reverse crude armillary sphere with ecliptic band above three parallels falling from right to left, raised dots at equator and the poles; scarce; SOLD
Java, Indonesia, Majapahit Kingdom, 1293 c. 1527 A.D.
Majapahit was a Javanese Hindu-Buddhist thalassocratic empire in Southeast Asia that was based on the island of Java (in modern Indonesia). It existed from 1293 to c. 1527 and reached its peak of glory during the era of Hayam Wuruk, whose reign from 1350 to 1389 was marked by conquests that extended throughout Southeast Asia. According to the Nagarakretagama (Desawarñana) written in 1365, Majapahit was an empire of 98 tributaries, stretching from Sumatra to New Guinea; consisting of present-day Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, southern Thailand, Timor Leste, and the southwestern Philippines. Majapahit was one of the last major Hindu-Buddhist empires of the region and is considered to be one of the greatest and most powerful empires in the history of Indonesia and Southeast Asia.WO112635. Silver massa, Millies 13 - 24, VF, toned, weight 1.724 g, maximum diameter 13.8 mm, 800 - 1300 A.D.; obverse impressed letter Ma in Nagari script; reverse incuse square and a four petaled flower design identified as the Sandalwood flower (genus Santalum); from the Collection of Dr. Jüregen Buschek; SOLD
Pahang Sultanate, Malaysia, 1819 - 1889
Ingots made from tin (one of Malaysia's most abundant natural resources) were adapted into a coinage system by the Malay sultanate of Pahang. The shape of this particular type earned it the name 'tin-hat' money. The first tin-hat shaped ingot was issued in 1819. The Tampang (1/25 dollar) and other denominations continued to be minted in Pahang until 1889 and was legal tender until 1893.AS56353. "Tin-hat" money, 1/4 Tampang (one cent); 30.0x30.4mm, 10.438g, Fair, holed, square coin with a square raised hollow center, resembling a hat with a flat rim, Jawi language inscriptions in Persian script (including ruler and date) on top and bottom of the "rim"; SOLD
Portuguese Malacca, João III, 1521 - 1557
The crossed arrows symbolize the martyrdom of St. Sebastian. The two dots and initials indicate a value of 2 bazarucos. An armillary sphere is a model of objects in the sky, consisting of a spherical framework of rings, centered on Earth or the Sun, that represent lines of celestial longitude and latitude and other astronomically important features, such as the ecliptic. The flag of Portugal features an armillary sphere.ME59103. Cast tin soldo, Mitchiner NI 3149, Singh J3.12, F, weight 3.702 g, maximum diameter 17.7 mm, Malacca (Malaysia) mint, 1554 - 1578; obverse cross potent, I - S / M - A (Ioannes Senhor Malacca Asia) in quarters; reverse crude armillary sphere with ecliptic band above three parallels falling from right to left, raised dots at equator and the poles; scarce; SOLD
Khmer Kingdom of Angkor, 802 - 1450 A.D.
This type is found in Cambodia and Laos.AE49660. Lead 6 units, Mitchiner ACW 5271, Mitchiner NI 2645, aEF, weight 19.454 g, maximum diameter 32.7 mm, obverse floral lotus pattern around center hole; reverse floral lotus pattern around center hole; particularly attractive for the type, large 6 unit denomination with 32.7 mm diameter; SOLD
Palembang Sultanate, Java (Indonesia), 1400 - 1821 A.D.
These coins, starting in the 1400s, were cast in tin alloyed with lead, denominated "pitis," one-sided, and generally inscribed in Arabic script. In 1821, the Dutch took control of Palembang and ended the local sultanate coinage. These coins were cast in "trees" and then broken off the trunks. It is common to find a remnant of the branch (casting sprue) that attached the coin to the tree.CH96834. Tin cash, aF or better, bumps and scratches, as found patina and light encrustations, 13 - 20mm, obverse Arabic inscription, most with a round whole in center; reverse plain; c. 1400 - 1821 A.D, random selection from the actual coins in the photo, no more specific identification provided, if you order more than one and you want variety of types, ask us in the checkout comments to select the best possible variety, ONE COIN; SOLD Out of Stock!
Java, Kingdom of Majopahit, c. 1293 - 1520
AE25146. Silver unit, Mitchiner NI 3065 - 3068, VF, weight 2.055 g, maximum diameter 12.8 mm, obverse bulge; reverse incuse punch; toned; SOLD
Portuguese Malacca, Sebastian I, 1554 - 1578
The crossed arrows symbolize the martyrdom of St. Sebastian. The two dots and initials indicate a value of 2 bazarucos. An armillary sphere is a model of objects in the sky, consisting of a spherical framework of rings, centered on Earth or the Sun, that represent lines of celestial longitude and latitude and other astronomically important features, such as the ecliptic. The flag of Portugal features an armillary sphere.ME92092. 2 bazarucos, Singh S.17, Mitchiner NI 3150 - 3153, VF, deposits, weight 2.354 g, maximum diameter 18.8 mm, die axis 0o, Malacca (Malaysia) mint, 1554 - 1578; obverse three arrows crossed and tied in the center, two raised dots between arrow tips and B-A flanking across field (2 bazarucos); reverse crude armillary sphere with ecliptic band above three parallels falling from right to left, raised dots at equator and the poles; scarce; SOLD
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