1 Larin - Muhammad Shamsuddeen I ND
1691 year| Silver | 4.80 g |
| Issuer | Maldives |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Sultan Muhammad Shamsuddeen I (1692) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1691 |
| Value | 1 Larin |
| Currency | Larin (1660-1947) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.80 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#117822 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Sultan title
Lettering:
سلطان
البر والبحر
السلطان
Translation:
Sultan of the land and sea
Sultan
Interesting fact
The 1 Larin coin from Maldives, minted during the reign of Muhammad Shamsuddeen I in 1691, features a unique design element - a crescent moon and a star on the obverse side, which are symbols of Islam, the dominant religion in Maldives. This design was used on many coins of the time and has become a distinctive feature of Maldivian currency.