MALAYSIA KEDAH AND PERLIS ONE REAL (SILVER)

Malaysia Kedah And Perlis Silver Coin One Real 1154 A.H. (1741).
Rarity:RR/SS12.

A very rare Malay States of Kedah and Perlis One Real silver coin issued in 1154 A.H. (1741). A circular silver coin of which numerous die varieties are known.This would suggest that it was re-issued mant times and perhaps over a long period. From its weight it may be deduced that it was intended to be the equivalent of 1 Real, or eighth part of a Spanish Silver Trade Dollar.

Obverse: 
Derham Kedah Perlis
In Arabic "Sultan Muhammad Jiwa Khalifatul Rahman." (Sultan Muhammad Jiwa, Ruler of God the Merciful).

Reverse:
Derham Kedah/Perlis
In Arabic: "Bebalad Kedah Darul Aman sanat 1154" (State of Kedah the Abode of Peace, year 1154 A.H.= 1741).

Edge: Plain.
Weight: 2.90gm.
Diameter: 21.00mm.
Composition: Silver.
Rarity: RR
Shape: Round.

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