© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
2 Qirsh - Abdullah
1311 (1894) year| Billon | 2.26 g | - |
| Issuer | Mahdist State (Sudan) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Abdallahi ibn Muhammad al-Khalifa (1885-1899) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1311 (1894) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Qirsh |
| Currency | Piastre (1885-1898) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.26 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#114521 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Mint and date below
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
١١
ضرب
في
ام درمان
١٣١١
Translation:
Struck in Omdurman
1311//11
Comment
Wreath bordersInteresting fact
The 2 Qirsh coin from the Mahdist State (Sudan) made of Billon and weighing 2.26g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great turmoil and political change in Sudan. The Mahdist State was established in 1889 by Muhammad Ahmad, who declared himself the Mahdi, or the messiah, and led a successful rebellion against the British colonial rule. The coin was minted in 1894, 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.
