Malaysia Penang 1/2, 1, and 2 Pice (1/2, 1, and 2 Cents) 1810 to 1828

If you look closely at the inscription on the ribbon below the lions, you will read 'Auspicio Regis et Senatus Angliae,' or 'By command of the King and Parliament of England. This is from a time of British administration on the Malay Peninsula. The Arabic inscription on the back means 'Pulu Penang' as Kiddo has correctly surmised.

These are rare and valuable coins. That's great! Patterns are the same on 1/2, 1 and 2 pice, but size is different:

1/2 PICE: about 22 mm diameter
PICE: about 25 mm diameter
2 PICE: about 28 mm diameter

Here are some typical catalog values

1/2 PICE DATED 1810
worn: $70 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $120
well preserved: $250
fully uncirculated: $600

1/2 PICE DATED 1825 OR 1828
worn: $200 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $250
well preserved: $400
fully uncirculated: $800

PICE DATED 1810
worn: $50 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $120
well preserved: $350
fully uncirculated: $600

PICE DATED 1825 OR 1828
worn: $50 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $300
well preserved: $500
fully uncirculated: $900

2 PICE DATED 1825 OR 1828
worn: $70 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $200
well preserved: $450
fully uncirculated: $900

Be sure to read our Important Terminology page for information about interpreting these catalog values.

The coin in our picture comes from Heritage Auctions, a world leader in numismatic (coin collecting) material. Heritage's coin is in amazing uncirculated condition. As such, it sold for a whopping $1000 in a 2013 auction. CoinQuest thanks Heritage for use of their coin photo.
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