© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Qirsh - Abdullah
| Billon | 1.24 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Mahdist State (Sudan) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Abdallahi ibn Muhammad al-Khalifa (1885-1899) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1304-1311 (1887-1894) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Qirsh |
| Currency | Piastre (1885-1898) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#114524 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Mint and date below
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٩
ضرب
في
ام درمان
١٣١١
Translation:
Struck in Omdurman
1311//9
Comment
Plain bordersInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the Mahdist State, a short-lived Islamic state that was established in Sudan in the late 19th century. The Mahdist State was founded by Muhammad Ahmad, who declared himself the Mahdi, or the guided one, and led a successful rebellion against the British colonial rule in Sudan. The coinage issued during this period, including the 1 Qirsh coin , reflects the state's attempt to establish an independent economic system and assert its sovereignty.
