SINGAPORE MERCHANT TOKENS (2)

Singapore Fighting Cock Merchant Token.

C.R. READ-One Keping 1250 AH (1834/35)

Singapore Fighting Cock Merchant Token. Obverse.
(Mahadevan Collection)

Obverse: 
A double tail fighting cock facing left standing on a pediment which is incusely inscribed "C.R.READ". Legend in Jawi "Tanah Melayu Satu Keping 1250 AH" (The Land of the Malays One Keping 1250 AH=1834/35)

Singapore Fighting Cock Merchant Token. Obverse.
(Mahadevan Collection)
Reverse:
A star of 16 points.Legend in Bugi script "Wanoewa tana Oegi,Sedi Keping 1250 AH" (Land of Oegi or Boeginezan, one keping 1250 AH= 1834/35).

Plain edge,weight:2.3gm and with diameter =21mm.
Composition: Copper. Minted by Soho Mint in Birmingham .U.K.

RSP:RM180.00

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