Triton XX, Lot: 1322. Estimate $500. Sold for $1400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MALAY ARCHIPELAGO, Colonial. British Bencoolen (Sumatra). United East India Company. 1685-1824. Proof Æ 4 Keping (29mm, 6h). Soho (Birmingham) mint. Dually dated AH 1219 and AD 1804. Coat of arms surmounted by helmet, with leonine supporters, each holding banners / Legend in Arabic. Cf. Scholten 964; cf. Singh C27 (for business strikes). In NGC encapsulation graded PF 65 BN.

From the Dr. Patrick H. C. Tan Collection.