Niewmismatic Error Coins

An Unlisted Copper Pitis Master Of Kelantan
Rarity: RRRR/SS18(A)UNLISTED.
This unlisted Kelantan Pitis Master was hiding in Penang Island for many years. But few days ago, it was "captured" by a very senior numismatist from Kuala Lumpur (KL) with the help of " Uncle Looi".

The very senior numismatist from KL then dropped into my Dickson Niew Collection shop at Subang Jaya on last Saturday to share with me his "Victory" over this unlisted Kelantan copper Pitis Master which is now is under his safe custody.

SS19 (P.133) Reverse.

Incused and Retrogardes

It was made of copper, a master pattern resembled for the pitis issue for SS 19 type. The design on this unlisted Kelantan Pitis Master is intended for the reverse of the coin. It was in incused and retrogrades (mirror script) inscription in  Arabic "Sunia fi Jumadal Awal Sanat 1321" (Issued in Jumadal Awal i.e: the fifth month of the Hijra Year 1321 A.H.= July/August 1903).

 Obverse: Plain.

The edge is plain but exhibits a straight clipped error.
Weight: 6.00gm.
Diameter: 30mm.
Composition: Copper.



SS19 (P.133) Obverse.

"The Encyclopaedia of THE COINS OF MALAYSIA SINGAPORE AND BRUNEI 1400-1967" by Saran Singh AMN,PNM,FRNS.