1 Larin - Muhammad Imaduddin II (date in the center) 1116-1124 (1705-1712) front 1 Larin - Muhammad Imaduddin II (date in the center) 1116-1124 (1705-1712) back
1 Larin - Muhammad Imaduddin II (date in the center) 1116-1124 (1705-1712) photo
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1 Larin - Muhammad Imaduddin II date in the center

 
Billon 4.7 g -
Description
Issuer
Maldives
Sultan
Muhammad Imaduddin II (1704-1730)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1116-1124 (1705-1712)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Larin
Currency
Larin (1660-1947)
Composition
Billon
Weight
4.7 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#117832
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Sultan title and date

Lettering:
سلطان
١١١٦
سنة
البر والبحر

Translation:
Sultan of the land and sea
Year 1116

Comment

Weight varies: 4.60-4.80 g

Interesting fact

The Muhammad Imaduddin II Larin coin from Maldives is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage. It was issued during the reign of Sultan Muhammad Imaduddin II, who ruled the Maldives from 1705 to 1712, and features the date of mintage in the center of the coin. The coin is made of billon, a type of alloy that contains a mixture of metals, and weighs 4.7 grams. Its rarity and historical importance make it a highly sought-after collector's item, particularly among those interested in the history and culture of the Maldives.