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English: This is a listing in progress of my stock of Malay regional coins. For ordering information please see the link above. References used are K = Krause-Mishler Standard Catalog of World Coins and SS = Singh, Saran, The Coins of Malaysia Singapore and Brunei 1400-1967, (1996 ed.).

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MALACCA SULTANATE

     Following a period of domination by the northerly kingdom of Funan and later the maritime empires of Majopahit and Srivijaya, the Sultanate of Malacca was formed about 1400 AD in the southwestern portion of the peninsula, soon spreading its influence throughout the region, until conquered by the Portuguese operating out of India in 1511.      These are tin coins, crudely made, dark in color, and rough from soil or water immersion, however they do look better "in person" than in the scans, as it is impossible to get good scans of very dark coins. Generally the design is quite bold and the coins are not seriously worn, but they are not "pretty." Scans are enlarged to show detail, and show typical examples, not necessarily the specimen you will receive.

SS1   Sult, Muzaffar Shah, 1446-56/9?, Tin Pitis, O: "Muzaffar Shah Al Sultan", R: "Nasir al Dunia Wa'l Din" 19-21m, 1.6-2.3g First coin of Sultanate   MN1, SS-1, Prid-1   very crude, look Vg-F 12.50

SS2q   Sult, Muzaffar Shah, 1446-56/9?, Tin 1/4 Pitis, Legends presumably as the Pitis and 1/2 Pitis. 9-11m, .38, .47g These specimens come from a supplier knowledgeable in the coinage, and I am seeking better examples.   Unlisted.   INQUIRE

PORTUGUESE MALACCA

Click HERE for a listing of Portuguese Malacca offerings.