Evidence coverage: 1688–1689. This is the span of collected observations, not the currency’s lifetime.
This record includes associated currencies and earlier interpretations. The article selects the evidence relevant to its own history.
No distinct predecessor currency is established in the loaded view.
No distinct successor currency is established in the loaded view.
Evidence within this identity, not separate currencies.
During Dampier’s 1688–1689 visits to Aceh, rice was priced by the mas (his Mess): one bought around 14–15 bamboo measures in plenty, but only 3–4 in scarcity. He reckons 16 mas to a tael; cash rates, coin weights and Spanish-dollar prices varied separately.
Sources and qualifications →Dated evidence, not exact birth or extinction dates.
During Dampier’s 1688–1689 visits to Aceh, rice was priced by the mas (his Mess): one bought around 14–15 bamboo measures in plenty, but only 3–4 in scarcity. He reckons 16 mas to a tael; cash rates, coin weights and Spanish-dollar prices varied separately.
C2139Dated observations, not a proven complete lifespan.
During Dampier’s 1688–1689 visits to Aceh, rice was priced by the mas (his Mess): one bought around 14–15 bamboo measures in plenty, but only 3–4 in scarcity. He reckons 16 mas to a tael; cash rates, coin weights and Spanish-dollar prices varied separately.
Achin section, printed pp. 131–136: mas (Mess), tale and rice prices; visits of 1688–1689
Not a complete origin, lifespan or current-status audit.
Primary narrative transcription read at printed pp. 131–136.