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⅙ Budju - Abdel Kader
| Billon | 1 g | - |
| Issuer | Emirate of Abdelkader (Algeria) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Abdelkader El Djezairi (1834-1847) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1254-1256 (1838-1840) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ⅙ Budju |
| Currency | Budju (1834-1847) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#80589 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
The Abdel Kader coin was minted during the reign of Emir Abdelkader, who was a prominent leader in Algeria's struggle for independence from France. The coin was part of a series of coins minted during his rule, which featured the emir's name and title in Arabic script. This coin, in particular, is notable for its small denomination and the fact that it was made of billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, typically copper and silver. The use of billon in coinage was common in the 19th century, but it has largely been replaced by more durable and valuable metals in modern coinage.
