1 Larin - Muhammed Ghiya'as ud-din
1180 (1767) year| Billon | 4.80 g | - |
| Issuer | Maldives |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Muhammed Ghiya'as ud-din (1766-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1180 (1767) |
| 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#117851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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Comment
Weight varies: 4.60-4.80 gNo Larins (except for KM#A36) are known after this issue until the standard was changed in AH1300/AD1882 to declare the ¼ Larin to be a new standard Larin
Interesting fact
The 1 Larin coin from Maldives, minted in 1180 (1767), features an unusual design element - a stylized depiction of a coconut tree on the reverse side. This design choice was likely inspired by the importance of coconuts in the Maldivian economy and culture. Coconuts were not only a primary crop and export commodity but also had various uses in everyday life, such as food, medicine, and building materials. The inclusion of the coconut tree on the coin highlights the resourcefulness and adaptability of the Maldivian people in using local materials and themes in their currency.
