© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
1 Larin - Ibrahim Iskandar I date on reverse
1096 (1685) year| Silver | 4.80 g | - |
| Issuer | Maldives |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Ibrahim Iskandar I (1648-1687) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1096 (1685) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Larin |
| Currency | Larin (1660-1947) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.80 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#117820 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sultan name and title, and date
Lettering:
سلطان
البر والبحر
٦ ١٠٩
سنة
ابراهيم
السلطان
Translation:
Sultan of the land and sea
Year 1096
Ibrahim
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar I of the Maldives, who ruled from 1648 to 1687. This coin was part of a series of coins issued during his reign, which featured the Sultan's name and title on one side and the date of issue on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was also significant, as it reflected the importance of trade and commerce in the Maldives during this period.
