© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
2½ Qirsh - Abdullah with "Umlah"
1312 (1895) year| Billon | 3.48 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#114517 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
"Azza naruhu" with mint and date below, within circle of stars and crescents border
Script: Arabic
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 of the Shaddah " ّ " which looks like the "w" letter after the numeral "2" on the obverse
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 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 coinage issued during this period, including the 2½ Qirsh - Abdullah (with "Umlah") 1312 (1895) coin, reflects the state's attempt to establish an independent Islamic currency and economy.
