Rectangular 1879 Dollar + Error Straits Settlements 1 cent. Help!

Hi all, anyone know what this is, (the rectangular one is 1 1/4 inch wide X 1 inch tall) where its from etc, and if its worth anything?
The second one is a normal Straits Settlements 1 cent obverse (KM# 32) with doubling on the rim, but the reverse is a 1916 1/4 cent (KM# 27), now it gets really confusing, Its the right weight for KM# 32 (5.8 grams) but is the wrong size, Its 21.50 mm wide, the width of the 1932 1/2 cent (KM# 37) which weighs 2.9 grams. Confused? So am I, this coin is driving me crazy, I cant find out anything about it! Anyone out there have any ideas?

 

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The "TANAH RADJA" rectangular is a "PLANTATION TOKEN" from Indonesia.

 

Welcome to the forum Mulligan.

An interesting question!

If the weight and width were right for KM#32, I would be guessing at a "mule" mint error, with the reverse of the round 1/4 cent paired with the correct obverse for the square planchet. However, that weight/width discrepancy leads me to believe it is a worthless replica or medallion of some sort, made from a heavier metal than the bronze of the genuine coins.

Krause value for genuine coins in that condition is in the under $10 range, but if it is some kind of mule it might be worth considerably more. If it were mine I would be contacting error experts, like >>Mike Byers<< and/or >>Fred Weinberg<< for their opinions or referrals to experts in Straits Settlement coinage.