Lion right, tail raised? // Uncertain symbol (cross with dots). 10mm, 2.76 grams. Cf. Zeno 364357.

This unusual series consists of flattened copper flans struck with small punches on both sides. At least one of the punches is always a "Jambi Lion". This series is sometimes thought to be weights and not coins, but they are found in fair numbers hoards with coins and thus likely to be coins, and not weights. They still remain unpublished, though a number of them are listed on Zeno.

The Jambi Kingdom was a historic Malay polity located along the Batanghari River in what is now Jambi Province, Sumatra, Indonesia. It emerged as a major trading center as early as the 7th century CE, often associated with or influenced by the Srivijaya Empire, and later by other regional powers like Majapahit and Melaka. Strategically situated near the Strait of Malacca, Jambi became a key player in pepper and gold trade, attracting foreign merchants and Islamic missionaries.

By the 15th to 17th centuries, Jambi had evolved into a sultanate, embracing Islam and maintaining active relations with both regional neighbors and European powers such as the Dutch and British. It experienced periods of independence and subjugation, notably resisting Dutch colonial expansion until the late 19th century, when it was finally brought under Dutch control. The Jambi Kingdom played a significant role in the maritime and cultural history of Sumatra, blending indigenous traditions with Indian, Islamic, and European influences.