MALAY ARCHIPELAGO. Islamic state of Palembang. Cash (Bronze, 30 mm, 5.82 g), Pangkal Pinang, circa 1775-1812. Around a central square hole, 兵郎公司bīng láng gōng sī, written from right to left and top to bottom. Rev. ‘hādhā qurūš pangkal pinang’ (‘This is the coin of Pangkal Pinang’ in Jawi script); small mark on the rim. Zeno 111655. Rare. Areas of weakness and with minor scratches, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, formed since the 1970s.

Pangkal Pinang is the capital and largest city on Bangka Island, Indonesia.