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2 Lari "Bodu" - Muhammad Mu'iz ud-din year in 2nd line
1189 (1775) year| Billon | 9.60 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Maldives |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Muhammad Mu'iz ud-din (1774-1779) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1189 (1775) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Lariat |
| Currency | Larin (1660-1947) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 9.60 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#117854 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Inscription and date in 2nd line
Lettering:
١١٨٩
سنة
Translation: Year 1189
Comment
Weight varies: 9.10-9.60 gVarieties exist: Obverse and Reverse with/without borders of diamonds
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This was a common practice in the Maldives during the 18th century, as it allowed for the creation of coins with a silver-like appearance without using pure silver, which was scarce and expensive at the time.
