© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
2 Lari "Bodu" - Muhammad Imaduddin III
| Billon | 9.60 g | - |
| Issuer | Maldives |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Muhammad Imaduddin III (1750-1757) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1163-1168 (1750-1755) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Lariat |
| Currency | Larin (1660-1947) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 9.60 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#117844 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Sultan title and date
Lettering:
البر والبحر
١١٦۴
سنة
ضرب محلى
Translation:
the land and sea
Struck in Malé
year 1164
Comment
Weight varies: 9.10-9.60 gVarieties exist
AH1168:
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Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Muhammad Imaduddin III, who was the Sultan of Maldives from 1750 to 1755. This coin is a representation of the Islamic influence on the Maldivian culture and economy during that time period.
