2 Lari "Bodu" - Hasan Nooraddeen I (year in second line) 1197-1200 (1783-1786) front 2 Lari "Bodu" - Hasan Nooraddeen I (year in second line) 1197-1200 (1783-1786) back
2 Lari "Bodu" - Hasan Nooraddeen I (year in second line) 1197-1200 (1783-1786) photo
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2 Lari "Bodu" - Hasan Nooraddeen I year in second line

 
Billon 9.60 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Maldives
Sultan
Hassan Nooraddeen I (1779-1799)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1197-1200 (1783-1786)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
2 Lariat
Currency
Larin (1660-1947)
Composition
Billon
Weight
9.60 g
Diameter
20 mm
Thickness
4.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#117859
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Inscription and date in 2nd line

Lettering:
١٢٠٠
سنه

Translation: Year 1200

Comment

Weight varies: 9.10-9.60 g
Varieties exist: Obverse and Reverse with/without borders of diamonds

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Hasan Nooraddeen I, who was the first Sultan of the Maldives to issue coins in his own name, signifying the beginning of a new era in the country's monetary system.