Rare Silver Larin of Amir Muhammad of Qalhat (1521–1534)

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This rare silver larin was struck in the historic port city of Qalhat during the reign of Amir Muhammad (1521–1534). It is one of the early issues of the distinctive wire-shaped larin coinage, which circulated extensively throughout the Arabian Gulf, Persia, India, and East Africa. The coin represents an important period in the maritime trade history of the Indian Ocean and reflects Qalhat’s significance as a major commercial center.

  • State: Emirate of Qalhat
  • Ruler: Amir Muhammad
  • Date: 1521–1534
  • Metal: Silver (AR)
  • Denomination: Larin
  • Type: Bent silver wire coin
  • Historical Significance: An early and scarce Arabian maritime trade coin highly sought after by collectors of Islamic and Gulf coinage.
Description

This rare silver larin was struck in the historic port city of Qalhat during the reign of Amir Muhammad (1521–1534). It is one of the early issues of the distinctive wire-shaped larin coinage, which circulated extensively throughout the Arabian Gulf, Persia, India, and East Africa. The coin represents an important period in the maritime trade history of the Indian Ocean and reflects Qalhat’s significance as a major commercial center.

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