© British Museum
© British Museum
2½ Qirsh - Abdullah
1312 (1895) year| Billon | 2.43 g | - |
| Issuer | Mahdist State (Sudan) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Abdallahi ibn Muhammad al-Khalifa (1885-1899) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1312 (1895) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2½ Qirsh (2.5) |
| Currency | Piastre (1885-1898) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.43 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#114516 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
"Azza naruhu" with mint and date below, borders of crescents only
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب
في
ام درمان
١٣١٢
Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Omdurman
1312
Comment
Borders of crescents onlyInteresting fact
The 2½ Qirsh coin from the Mahdist State (Sudan) made of Billon and weighing 2.43g is interesting because it was issued during a time of great turmoil and political change in Sudan. The Mahdist State was established in 1889 by Muhammad Ahmad, who claimed to be the Mahdi, or the messiah, and led a successful rebellion against the British colonial rule. The coin was minted in 1895, during the reign of Abdullah, who was the successor of Muhammad Ahmad. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history that reflects the political and economic changes that were taking place in Sudan during that time.
