Unknown tin cash, Yi Yi Si?, Palembang, Indonesia

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Yi/Yi/Si (1/1/4) and sun on the left? 15mm, 0.31 grams.

Very crude and unusual, probably an imitation of Shi Dan Bao Li (cf. Zeno #111165; Robinson 1.)

Found in Palembang. Rare and unlisted.

This is an obscure coin, discovered only recently in a hoard in Palembang. It is attributed to Sultan Li Bao (Li Poh), who was Chinese and seemingly used Chinese characters to strike his coins. It is stated in the 15th century Malay Annal that a men name Sultan Li Poh (Li Bao) sent his daughter (Hang Li Po) for marriage with the Sultan Mansur Shah of Malacca to establish ties. This girl accepted Islam, and became the wife of the Sultan. 

 


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