4 Lariat - Muhammad Shamsuddeen III (silver) 1331 (1913) front 4 Lariat - Muhammad Shamsuddeen III (silver) 1331 (1913) back
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4 Lariat - Muhammad Shamsuddeen III silver

1331 (1913) year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Maldives
Sultan
Muhammad Shamsuddeen III (1902-1934)
Type
Pattern
Year
1331 (1913)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
4 Lariat
Currency
Larin (1660-1947)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#117213
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Denomination, mint and date

Lettering:
۴
لاريات
ضرب في مالي
محلديب
١٣٣١ هـ

Translation:
4 Lariat
Struck in Malé
Maldives
AH1331

Comment

Silver Pattern of KM#42
Unlisted in Krause, but mentioned under KM#42 as "Rare mint proof strikes in silver and gold exist"
Mint: Heaton Mint

Silver and gold were struck by Sultan Muhammad Shamsuddeen Iskander AH 1331 . Said to be the finest struck at the Maldives mint, the two denominations of gold coins issued by Muhammad Shamsuddeen Iskander, known as the 4 Lariath were never put into circulation.

Note: as per 2023 the silver proof coin have an estimate numismatic value of MVR 50,000 - 100,000

Interesting fact

The A Pattern 4 Lariat - Muhammad Shamsuddeen III (silver) 1331 (1913) from Maldives made of Silver is a rare and unique coin that features a distinctive lariat design on its reverse side.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1331 (1913)  50 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Lariat - Muhammad Shamsuddeen III (silver) 1331 (1913) coin.