© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
1 Mohur - Hassan Nooraddeen I
| Gold | 12.50 g | - |
| Issuer | Maldives |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Hassan Nooraddeen I (1779-1799) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1207-1257 (1793) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Mohur (10) |
| Currency | Larin (1660-1947) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 12.50 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#117867 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription and date
Lettering:
شاه غازي
حسن
عز الدين ١٢٠٧
سنه
ضرب
ب؟؟
Translation:
Shah Ghazi
Hasan Izz al-Din
Year 1207
Struck in ؟؟
Comment
Weight varies: 10.82-12.50 gGold coins were struck by Sultan Hassan Nooraddin (1779-1799). Said to be the finest struck at the Maldive mint, the two denominations of gold coins issued by Sultan Hassan Nooraddin, known as the mohori and bai mohori, were never put into circulation.
Note: Assumed face value of 10 for the Mohur
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mohur - Hassan Nooraddeen I 1207-1257 (1793) coin from Maldives is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Maldivian cultural influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features an inscription in Arabic script, while the reverse side features a depiction of a Maldivian boat, known as a "doni," which was a common mode of transportation in the island nation at the time. This blend of cultural elements reflects the rich history and diversity of the Maldives, and makes the coin a fascinating piece for collectors and historians.
