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SINGAPORE. Sumatra. Percha. Keping Token, AH 1147 (1831). PCGS VG-10.
Prid-29; SS-35. Error in date. This well-worn and charmingly crude issue seldom appears on the market and should be considered VERY RARE. The strike is decent with even wear and smooth surfaces displaying lovely rich chocolate and mocha patina that is pleasing to the eye.
Prid-29; SS-35. Error in date. This well-worn and charmingly crude issue seldom appears on the market and should be considered VERY RARE. The strike is decent with even wear and smooth surfaces displaying lovely rich chocolate and mocha patina that is pleasing to the eye.
According to the Saran Singh author of "The Encyclopedia of the coins of Malaysia Singapore and Brunei" who believes that this issue with the error date is probably a local imitation. This is based on the crude nature of the die engraving and the fact that the quality of manufacture is well below the standards of products that the Soho mint would produce.
Ex: Spink (Singapore 6/1996) Lot #264.
Purchased from A.H. Baldwin's (3/1976).
Estimate: $600 - $900