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© Spink and Son
2 Qirsh - Abdullah with stars
1311 (1894) year| Billon | 2.30 g | 18 mm |
| 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 | 2.30 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#114523 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Mint and date below, 1 star in field
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٩
ضرب
في
ام درمان
١٣١١
Translation:
Struck in Omdurman
1311//9
Comment
Similar to KM#9.1 but with stars added to the fieldsInteresting 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 coin features the name of Abdullah, who was the Khalifa, or leader, of the Mahdist State at the time it was issued. The coin's design, which includes stars and Arabic inscriptions, reflects the Islamic heritage and culture of the Mahdist State.
