© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
1 Larin - Muhammad Imaduddin II date at the bottom
| Billon | 4.7 g |
| Issuer | Maldives |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Muhammad Imaduddin II (1704-1730) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1129-1131 (1717-1719) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Larin |
| Currency | Larin (1660-1947) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 4.7 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#117831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Sultan title and date
Lettering:
سلطان
البر والبحر
١١٣١
سنة
Translation:
Sultan of the land and sea
Year 1131
Comment
Weight varies: 4.60-4.80 gVarieties exist
Year AH1129:
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Interesting fact
The Muhammad Imaduddin II Larin coin from Maldives, which was minted between 1129-1131 (1717-1719), features a unique blend of Islamic and Maldivian elements on its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the inscription "Al-Sultanu al-Azam" (The Greatest Sultan) in Arabic, while the reverse side features a stylized depiction of a coconut tree, which is a symbol of prosperity and abundance in Maldivian culture. This blend of Islamic and local elements reflects the rich cultural heritage of Maldives and its history as a crossroads of trade and cultural exchange in the Indian Ocean.
