© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
1 Larin - Muhammad Imaduddin III
| Billon | 4.80 g | - |
| Issuer | Maldives |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Muhammad Imaduddin III (1750-1757) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1163-1166 (1750-1753) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Larin |
| Currency | Larin (1660-1947) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 4.80 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#117843 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Sultan title and date
Lettering:
البر والبحر
ضرب
١١٦٣
سنة
Translation:
the land and sea
Struck in year 1163
Comment
Weight varies: 4.60-4.80 gUnlisted difference between KM#19.1 and 19.2
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Sultan Muhammad Imaduddin III of the Maldives, who ruled from 1750 to 1753. This coin is a rare example of a billon coin, which is an alloy of silver and copper, and it weighs 4.80 grams.
