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Fake Gold Kupang Patani-Kelantan SS50

Special thanks to MUZIUM MATAWANG NUSANTARA who posted and shared many articles on Malay States Sultanate counterfeit coinages on Facebook recently.

I found this item in Thailand. It is a piece of counterfeit Patani-Kelantan Gold Kupang SS50. " Iqamuddin"/ "Malik Al Adil"

It was rated as RRR in Mr. Saran Singh book "The Encyclopaedia of THE COINS OF MALAYSIA- SINGAPORE AND BRUNEI 1400-1967".

Obverse: In Arabic " Iqamuddin " ( Abode of the Faith).

COUNTERFEIT SS50 (OBVERSE)

ORIGINAL SS50 (OBVERSE)

Reverse: In Arabic " Malik Al Adil" (The Just Ruler).

COUNTERFEIT SS50 (REVERSE)

ORIGINAL SS50 (REVERSE)

Edge: Plain.

Weight: 0.29gm (Normal:0.6gm)

Diameter: 9.62mm

We used to encounter counterfeit gold Kupang or Mas from Southern region, but it starts to make me worry when the caveat emptors are start to forge the gold Kupangs from Northern region.

Please beware !!!

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Rare Kelantan Pitis Or Keping 1321.A.H. (1904) Brass Mould (Reverse)
Rarity: RRRR
Today, I was very lucky to be given a chance to hold a rare piece of brass mould for a Kelantan Pitis or Keping of a tree of 17 Pitis of SS24 type. (1721 A.H.)

The mould is in two halves with each half bearing the obverse and reverse design. In this case, it is a reverse design mould. The design is in incused and retrogrades (mirror script).
Two pieces of moulds (obverse & reverse) were fitted together by the corner pegs as well as outside clamps. When molten tin was poured in through the bottom opening it ran along the central channel into side branches and finally into coin moulds where the Pitis were cast.
After the metal had cooled and hardened, the coins were broken off and excess metal of the central stem and branches was re-smelted for further use.

Patani-Kelantan Gold Kupang (SS58) With "Thorny" Kijang's Tail Pointing Down.
Rarity: RRR/SS58

When I received my Gold Kijang Kupang of Patani-Kelantan.with tail pointed downward, I found that the Bull/Kijang on the obverse of this Gold Kupang is very thorny or spiky. It was coded with reference number SS58 in Master Saran Singh's book "The Encyclopaedia Of THE COINS OF MALAYSIA SINGAPORE AND BRUNEI 1400-1967".

On the obverse : A humped bull/Kijang (Deer) facing left with tail pointing down. No salivary flow down from the mouth. The crescent moon and the sun above. The body is prickly.


Reverse: Crude inscription in Arabic "Al Adil"

Edge: Plain.

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Composition: Gold

Rarity: RRR/SS58
 

Gold Kupang Sultan Muhammad/Muazzam Shah Of Patani-Kelantan.
Rarity: RRR/SS46

This rare piece of "Sultan Muhammad Shah" Gold Kupang was listed as SS46 and rated  "RRR" in Master Saran Singh book, "The Encyclopaedia Of The Coins Of Malaysia Singapore And Brunei 1400-1967" with an Arabic inscription " Sultan Muhammad " on the obverse and in Arabic inscription " Muazzam Shah " on the reverse.

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Edge: Plain.

Composition: Gold.

Rarity: RRR

The Dinar Matahari or Flower Type Gold Kupang of Patani-Kelantan With Fish Tail
Rarity: RRR
The local name given to this type of Gold Kupang coin is Dinar Matahari or Sun Coin.
Generally, numismatists are of the opinion that the design is a flower, possibly a lotus, a kind of tropical water-lily which grows abundantly in Siam and the Malay Peninsular. It is symbolic in Buddhism and reflects Siamese influence.

It should be borne in mind that Siamese influence was extensive, particularly in the northern states of the Malay Peninsular, although the local sultans seem to have preserved their own religion and culture free from Siamese interference.


Obverse: A 6 Petal Flower.

Reverse: In Arabic " Malik Al Adil " (The Just Ruler) inscribed with a fish tail font.

Edge: Plain.

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Composition: Gold

Rarity: RRR

Unlisted Kijang Gold Kupang With Ornate Ectoplasm, Tail Pointing Down & 3 Lines Inscription On Reverse.
Rarity: Unique. Unlisted
In "THE LEGENDARY KIJANG" book was published by Bank Negara Malaysia in 1992, as the Bank Negara Malaysia celebrates its 33rd Anniversary. The history and mythology of Kijang coins was linked to the influence of Saivite Hinduism. This is because the earliest issue of Kijang gold coins resembled the Indian humped-back bull. The bull motif was also depicted in the ancient Hindu coins which were circulated in the northern Malay States.

According to the legend, the Nandi bull appeared in the hinterland of Palembang with a young prince on its back. The bull then vomited a kind of ectoplasm. Out of that, a supernatural being materialized and declared the young prince as King. The legendary prince was regarded as  the first ancestor of the royal house of Malacca.
The story of the bull's vomiting may be seen in some of the Kijang coins.

The ectoplasm in the early issue of the Kijang gold coins is ornate compared to the later issue where the ectoplasm was only a straight flow appearing like a ball and chain.

On page 14 & 15 of  "THE LEGENDARY KIJANG" Of BNM, page 234 of Master Saran Singh's (AMN. PNM.FRNS) book " THE ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF THE COINS OF MALAYSIA, SINGAPORE AND BRUNEI 1400-1967 and  page 4 of " SYILING EMAS NEGERI KELANTAN- MATAWANG KESULTANAN MELAYU NEGERI KELANTAN" by Dato Haji Shahruddin Bin Haji Yusof. DIMP. AMP., on the obverse of the Kijang coins are always a Bull/Kijang facing left with tail raised or tail raised touching the sun. A crescent moon is always next to the sun. On the reverse is in Arabic inscription in 3 lines: " Malik Al Adil " ( The Just King ). A special remarks was: " It was a vary rare coin as three lines in Arabic are inscribed on the reverse of the coin."

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Edge: Plain ( Partial Scalloped Edges )

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Composition: Gold.

Rarity: Unique. Unlisted.

Rare Gold Kijang Kupang Of Patani-Kelantan " Isma Adil "
Rarity:RRR/SS59
After I become a serious collector of Malay State Sultanate coinages for more than 4 years, this is my second chance to hold a piece of Patani-Kelantan Gold Kijang Kupang with an Arabic inscription of " Isma Adil " on the reverse of this Kupang. It was coded as SS59 in Master Saran Singh book "The Encyclopaedia of THE COINS OF MALAYSIA, SINGAPORE AND BRUNEI 1400-1967"

Obverse: A humped bull/Kijang (Barking Deer) facing left with tail raised almost touching the circle (sun) and without the salivary (Ectoplasm) flow from the mouth. However it exhibited an "Extra Leg " growth at the front body of the Kijang and pointing to the left, is a variety collection.

"Extra Leg" Variety

Reverse: In Arabic " Isma Adil ". (Just Name).
 Edge: Plain.

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Composition: Gold. RRR

A Patani-Kelantan Silver Quarter Real Or Pitis/Tra Kedah ?
Rarity: Unique/Unlisted

On 8th of July, I posted "Kedah Unlisted Quarter Real Coin Of Mukarram Shah 1204 A.H."
Read more: http://dniewcollectors.blogspot.my/2016/07/unlisted-kedah-mukarram-shah-1204.html#ixzz4E71xoztj

I got this "Patani-Kelantan Matahari Kupang ?" from the same source about two years ago.

It looks like a Gold Kupang but the color is dark in color, the weight is only measured at 0.36gm and with a diameter of 9.00mm.
On the obverse it exhibited a double struck " 6 Petals Flower / Matahari" and on the reverse in Arabic inscription " Malik Al Adil".
I took the opportunity to consult the President of Masdinar, Dr. Ibrahim Bakar during the Hari Raya Adil Fitri holidays. I asked him could it be a Quarter real also, because it has been keeping me searching for an answer.

Dr. Ibrahim replied, " This is clearly a double struck Patani Lotus. If in gold material, sure it is a Dinar Matahari Double Strike. On reverse, "Malik Al Adil" can be located."

I responded to him that it is not a gold. It looke like It is a Silver + Copper material.
 Dr. replied: " So,it is a Copper Pitis. Minted by using the same die and anvil as for Dinar Matahari. Very rare."
I put forward to Dr. an other question: "Something similar to SS65 in Saran Singh's book ?"

Dr. Ibrahim answered:"SS65 is actually a Copper Pitis/Tra from Kedah. It was wrongly attributed to Patani"