1326–1360 – Ancient Gold Coin from Sumatra, Indonesia – NGC AU58
Product Description
1326–1360, Kupang small gold coin from the Sultanate of Pasir, Sumatra, Indonesia, ruled by Ahmad II Malik at-Tahir. Certified and encapsulated by the internationally renowned NGC, graded AU58, weighing 0.61 grams, this is a rare and valuable Southeast Asian Islamic gold coin.
Coin Details
Obverse
A small, round gold coin with a continuous beaded rim. The coin is engraved with Arabic Islamic inscriptions in the local Malay Islamic archaic script. The inscriptions are complete and clear. The gold is pure in color, with a uniform patina from original circulation and no deep wear or damage.
Reverse
Also covered with Arabic inscriptions, the beaded rim is intact, without deformation or damage. At AU grade, it retains most of the original casting details, with no large areas of worn text.
Basic Specifications of the Item
| Issuance Period | 1326–1360 (Contemporary Maritime Silk Road currency of the Yuan Dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | Basai Islamic Sultanate, Sumatra, Indonesia |
| Ruling Monarch | Ahmad II Malik at-Tahir |
| Coin Name | Kupang Small Gold Coin |
| Material | Gold |
| Actual Weight | 0.61 grams |
| Characteristics | Beaded round edge, double-sided Arabic/Islamic inscriptions |
| Authentication Agency | NGC |
| Grading | AU 58 Near Uncirculated High Grade |
| Item Number | 6714378-077 |
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