© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
½ Larin "Kuda" - Muhammed Ghiya'as ud-din
| Bronze | 2.60 g | - |
| Issuer | Maldives |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Muhammed Ghiya'as ud-din (1766-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1184-1186 (1771-1773) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Larin |
| Currency | Larin (1660-1947) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.60 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#117848 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Sultan title and date
Lettering:
سلطان
١١٨۴
سنة
البر
والبحر
Translation:
Year 1184
Sultan of the land and sea
Comment
Weight varies: 1.50-2.60 gVarieties exist: Obverse/Reverse with/without borders of pearls
Interesting fact
The ½ Larin "Kuda" coin from Maldives, minted during the reign of Muhammed Ghiya'as ud-din (1184-1186 or 1771-1773), features a unique design element - a crescent moon and a star on the obverse side, which are symbols of Islam, the dominant religion in Maldives. This coin was made of bronze and weighed 2.60 grams.
