© saied.ragab
© saied.ragab
2 Qirsh - Abdullah with "umla"; borders of crescents, dots and stars
1312 (1895) year| Billon | 3.27 g | 23 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 | 2 Qirsh |
| Currency | Piastre (1885-1898) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.27 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#114519 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
"Azza naruhu" with mint and date below, all within borders as on obverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب
في
ام درمان
١٣١٢
Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Omdurman
1312
Comment
Borders of small crescents and few starsInteresting 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 use of crescents, dots, and stars, and the inclusion of the year 1312 (1895) in the Islamic calendar, reflects the state's Islamic identity and its attempt to establish a separate and independent Islamic state in Sudan.
