JOHOR MAS (GOLD) OF SULTAN SULAIMAN BADRUL ALAM SHAH (1722-1760)

Sultan Sulaiman Badrul Al-Alam Shah (Sultan of Johore-Riau-Lingga-Pahang) (1722–1760).SS18/P.23.
Rarity:RRRR

In the 16th century, the state of Johor issued two gold coins of different denominations; the Mas, Weight at 2.50gm equivalent to half of a Spanish Dollar and the Kupang, Weight at 0.6gm, worth only one-eight of a Spanish Dollar. Tin cash or katun were minted and used locally.

The first gold coins were issued during the reign of Sultan Alauddin Riayat Shah I (1527-1564). There were octagonal in shape and inscribed on the obverse with the name of the Sultan and with his title Khalifatul Mukminin (Vice-Gerent of the Faithful) on the revese.

This issues ceased with reign of Sultan Sulaiman Badrul Alam Shah (1722-1760).

Obverse:In Arabic "Sultan Sulaiman Shah".

Reverse: In Arabic "Khalifatul Muminin" (Ruler of the faithful).

Edge: Plain.
Weight: 2.48gm
Diameter: 16-17mm
Composition: Gold.
Shape: Octagonal
Rarity: RRRR

According to the Anglo-Johor treaty of 1885, all currency apart from the Straits Settlement coinage was withdrawn from circulation.

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