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2 Qirsh - Abdullah with "umla"; borders of crescents 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 |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#114520 |
|---|---|
| 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 and rosesInteresting 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, which includes crescents and roses, reflects the Islamic influence on the state's currency.
