Without design, small serrated coin. 8mm, 1.14 grams. Cf. Zeno 373322.

Very poorly known coins - these are very unusual primitive small bronze coins, found in hoards which supports the idea that these were coins and not weights. They come in diverse weights and poorly standardized sizes, some of them show small marks typical of the larger Jambi round coins. These were probably used as very small change in the earlier period.

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.