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½ Larin "Kuda" - Muhammad Mueenuddeen I
| Copper | 1.68 g | 10.76 mm |
| Issuer | Maldives |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Muhammad Mueenuddeen I (1799-1835) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1216-1248 (1802-1833) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Larin |
| Currency | Larin (1660-1947) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.68 g |
| Diameter | 10.76 mm |
| Thickness | 2.75 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#50918 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Lettering:
سلطان
البر والبحر
١٢۴۰
سنة
Translation:
Sultan of the land and the sea
year 1240
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varieties exist; Some specimens are also struck on lightweight (1.4-1.9g) planchets, some also being square in shape (1219, 1221 and 1248); The year on the reverse occurs in 2nd, 3rd or 4th lineInteresting fact
The 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 under British colonial rule. The coin was introduced by the British in 1802 and was used until 1833, when it was replaced by the Ceylon rupee. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item today, and its historical significance makes it an interesting fact for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
