2 Qirsh - Abdullah with "maqbul"; borders of crescents, stars and roses
1312 (1895) year| Billon |
| Issuer | Mahdist State (Sudan) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Abdallahi ibn Muhammad al-Khalifa (1885-1899) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1312 (1895) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Qirsh |
| Currency | Piastre (1885-1898) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#114518 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
"Azza naruhu" with mint and date below, all within borders as on obverse
Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب
في
ام درمان
١٣١٢
Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Omdurman
1312
Comment
Borders of crescents, stars and rosesKM#23.1 differs from KM#22.2 by the presence (in KM#23.1) of the Shaddah " ّ " which looks like the "w" letter after the numeral "2" on the reverse
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 known for its unique coinage, which featured Islamic symbols and inscriptions, and this coin is an example of that. The coin's design, including the borders of crescents, stars, and roses, and the use of the word "maqbul" (meaning "accepted" or "approved") on the coin, reflects the Islamic beliefs and values of the Mahdist State.
