© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
½ Larin "Kuda" - Mohamed bin Hajj Ali Thukkala
1105 (1694) year| Silver | 2.40 g | - |
| Issuer | Maldives |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mohamed bin Hajj Ali Thukkala (1692-1701) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1105 (1694) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Larin |
| Currency | Larin (1660-1947) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.40 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#117824 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Sultan name
Lettering:
الحاج
بن
علي
Translation: al-Hajji bin Ali
Interesting fact
The ½ Larin "Kuda" coin from Maldives, minted in 1105 (1694), is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. The fact that it weighs 2.40 g suggests that it was a significant coin with a high monetary value, and its rarity today makes it a prized collector's item.
