1 Larin - Muhammad Imaaduddeen V
1319 (1901) year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Maldives |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Muhammad Imaaduddeen V (1892-1893) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1319 (1901) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Larin |
| Currency | Larin (1660-1947) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#117198 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sultan title and date
Lettering:
سلطان
١٣١٩
سنة
البر والبحر
Translation:
Sultan of the land and the sea
Year 1319
Comment
Silver Pattern of KM#38Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Larin was a trial coin minted in 1901 for the Maldivian government by the Royal Mint in London. It was never officially circulated, but it is believed that a small number were released into circulation. The coin features a unique blend of Islamic and British colonial influences, with the obverse bearing the image of a crescent moon and star, while the reverse features the portrait of Sultan Muhammad Imaaduddeen V. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the Maldives' transition from a traditional Islamic state to a modern, Western-style monarchy.
