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Offered here is an Indonesia–Palembang 1 Pitis, authenticated by ICG as Genuine. This small cast-style coin features the traditional central hole and aged dark surfaces typical of early Southeast Asian copper/tin cash-style coinage. The Palembang pitis was a small cash-style coinage issued by the Palembang Sultanate in Sumatra, generally associated with the 17th–early 19th centuries. These pieces were typically made from tin or tin-lead alloy and often feature a central hole, allowing them to be grouped, strung, or traded in bulk - making them ideal for maritime traders and pirates along shipping routes. The piece is encapsulated in an ICG holder with a pirate-themed label, making it an interesting addition for pirate collectors, world coin collectors, Southeast Asian coin collectors, or anyone looking for an unusual historical type. Please note: multiple examples are available. Actual coin and certificate number will vary.