½ Budju - Abdel Kader 1256 (1840) front ½ Budju - Abdel Kader 1256 (1840) back
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½ Budju - Abdel Kader

1256 (1840) year
Silver 2.88 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Emirate of Abdelkader (Algeria)
Emir
Abdelkader El Djezairi (1834-1847)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1256 (1840)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
½ Budju
Currency
Budju (1834-1847)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.88 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-02
References
Numista
N#80590
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Legend.
Year

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

The ½ Budju coin from the Emirate of Abdelkader (Algeria) was minted during the reign of Abdelkader ibn Muhieddine, a prominent Algerian leader who played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence from France. The coin's design features an inscription in Arabic that reads "Abdelkader, Emir of the Believers," reflecting his status as a spiritual and political leader in the region.