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2½ Qirsh - Abdullah
1312 (1895) year| Billon | - | 24 mm |
| 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 |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#89181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Text, value and date within circle of stars and cresent border
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
The 2½ Qirsh coin from the Mahdist State (Sudan) made of Billon is interesting because it was issued during a time of great turmoil and change in Sudan. The Mahdist State was a short-lived state that was established in 1881 by Muhammad Ahmad, who claimed to be the Mahdi, or the messiah, and was overthrown in 1898. During this time, the Mahdist State issued its own currency, including the 2½ Qirsh coin, which was made of Billon, a copper and silver alloy. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the economic and political changes that were taking place in Sudan during the late 19th century.
