This is an authentic Tin Pitis coin from Palembang, a vital trading hub in South Sumatra during the 18th and 19th centuries. At the height of the regional spice trade, these coins circulated not only in local markets but also in the hands of seafarers, smugglers, and pirates who roamed the waters between Sumatra, Malacca, and the South China Sea.
During this period, the region was infamous for piracy. Independent pirate fleets and local warlords often operated alongside — or in defiance of — established sultanates. These coins, made of tin for everyday use, were frequently looted from merchant ships, paid to mercenaries, or exchanged in illicit trade at coastal ports and hidden island harbours. Their presence in pirate hoards and shipwreck sites across the archipelago is well documented by historians and maritime archaeologists.
This coin offers a rare and tangible link to that shadowy world of maritime trade, conflict, and survival. Far more than a piece of currency, it represents a time when the lines between trader, pirate, and prince were often blurred.
Each coin is protected in a premium archival capsule to preserve its condition and detail. It comes packaged with a custom-designed information card that explores the coin's historical background, its role in regional commerce, and its ties to piracy in Southeast Asia.
We stand behind the 100% authenticity of every coin we sell. Sourced responsibly and vetted by our experts, this is a genuine artifact of a forgotten era. 
Nowhere else will you find this coin available at this price. 
This is more than a collectible — it’s a piece of pirate-era history, ready to hold in your hand.
 
 
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