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½ Larin "Kuda" - Muhammad Imaaduddeen IV
| Bronze (or brass) | - | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Maldives |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Muhammad Imaaduddeen IV (1835-1882) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1251-1298 (1836-1881) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Larin |
| Currency | Larin (1660-1947) |
| Composition | Bronze (or brass) |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#34559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 51% |
Reverse
Lettering:
سلطان
البر
١٢٨٠
سنة
والبحر
Translation:
Sultan of the land and the sea
year 1280
Edge
Plain
Lettering: ١٢٥٨
Comment
Weight varies between 1.2 and 2.8g, size varies between 9-13mm. Lightweight varieties with about 0.7g up to 1.2g exist for several dates.Interesting fact
The ½ Larin "Kuda" coin from Maldives, minted during the reign of Muhammad Imaaduddeen IV (1836-1881), features a unique blend of Islamic and British colonial influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the inscription "Al-Sultanu Al-Azam" (The Greatest Sultan) in Arabic, while the reverse side features the British royal crown and the name of the minting authority, "Maldives, 1251-1298" (AH) in English. This coin is a rare example of a colonial-era coin that blends traditional Islamic motifs with European colonial influences, reflecting the complex history and cultural exchange of the Maldives during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1298 (1881) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Larin "Kuda" - Muhammad Imaaduddeen IV 1251-1298 (1836-1881) coin.
