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10 Qirsh - Abdullah
| Billon | 12.36 g | 26 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 | 10 Qirsh |
| Currency | Piastre (1885-1898) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 12.36 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#89175 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Text, date within circle and double cresents
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
١١
ضرب في
ام درمان
١٣١١
Translation:
11
Struck in Omdurman
1311
Comment
Borders of double crescents. Edge varieties exist.Interesting 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 10 Qirsh coin, features the name of the Mahdi and the date of issue in the Islamic calendar, and was intended to promote the Mahdist ideology and assert the independence of the new state.
