© Hibou-Québec
© Hibou-Québec
½ Larin "Kuda" - Hassan Nooraddeen I without line over date
| Copper | 1.18 g | 10.3 mm |
| Issuer | Maldives |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Hassan Nooraddeen I (1779-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1194-1202 (1780-1788) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Larin |
| Currency | Larin (1660-1947) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.18 g |
| Diameter | 10.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.99 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#112916 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Inscription and date; without line over date
Lettering:
سلطان
١٢٠٠
سنه
Translation:
Sultan
Year 1200
Comment
Weight varies 1.50-2.60 g.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Maldives during a time when the country was undergoing significant cultural and economic changes. The coin was introduced during the reign of Sultan Hassan Nooraddeen I, who ruled the Maldives from 1780 to 1788, and it was used alongside other forms of currency, such as cowry shells and bartering, to facilitate trade and commerce. This coin represents a unique piece of the Maldives' history and cultural heritage.
