½ Larin "Kuda" - Ibrahim Iskandar II 1134 (1722) front ½ Larin "Kuda" - Ibrahim Iskandar II 1134 (1722) back
½ Larin "Kuda" - Ibrahim Iskandar II 1134 (1722) photo
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½ Larin "Kuda" - Ibrahim Iskandar II

1134 (1722) year
Billon 2 g -
Description
Issuer
Maldives
Sultan
Ibrahim Iskandar II (1720-1750)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1134 (1722)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
½ Larin
Currency
Larin (1660-1947)
Composition
Billon
Weight
2 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#117836
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Sultan name

Lettering:
السلطان
اسكندر

Translation: Sultan Iskandar

Comment

Weight varies: 1.50-2.60 g

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Maldives during the 18th century, and it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver.