Triton XX, Lot: 1323. Estimate $500. Sold for $1200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MALAY ARCHIPELAGO, Colonial. British Bencoolen (Sumatra). United East India Company. 1685-1824. Proof Æ 2 Keping (24mm, 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 965; cf. Singh C26 (for business strikes). In NGC encapsulation graded PF 65 BN.

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