© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
1 Larin - Muhammad Imaduddin II scalloped
1131 (1719) year| Billon | 4.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Maldives |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Muhammad Imaduddin II (1704-1730) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1131 (1719) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Larin |
| Currency | Larin (1660-1947) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 4.7 g |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 8 notches) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#117835 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sultan title and date
Lettering:
سلطان
البر والبحر
١١٣١
Translation:
Sultan of the land and sea
1131
Comment
Weight varies: 4.60-4.80 gListed in Krause as Octagonal
Interesting fact
The 1 Larin coin from Maldives, featuring Muhammad Imaduddin II, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its age and limited mintage. It was produced in 1131 (1719 AD) and is made of Billon, a metal alloy composed of copper, silver, and other metals. Despite its small weight of 4.7 grams, the coin is highly sought after by collectors and historians interested in the history of Maldives and its currency.
