2 Lari "Bodu" - Muhammad Mueenuddeen I 4 lines obverse
1214 (1800) year| Billon | 9.60 g | - |
| Issuer | Maldives |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Muhammad Mueenuddeen I (1799-1835) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1214 (1800) |
| 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#117865 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sultan title and date
Lettering:
سلطان
البر والبحر
١٢١۴
سنة
Translation:
Sultan of the land and sea
Year 1214
Comment
Weight varies: 9.10-9.60 gInteresting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Sultan Muhammad Mueenuddeen I, who ruled the Maldives from 1798 to 1834. This coin is a rare example of a coin from his reign, and its unique design features four lines of text on the obverse side, which is unusual for coins of that time period. Additionally, the use of billon, a copper and silver alloy, was a common practice in the Maldives during this time, and this coin weighs 9.60 grams, which is a relatively heavy weight for a coin of its size.
