20 Qirsh - Abdullah
1315 (1898) year| Billon | 16.55 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Mahdist State (Sudan) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Abdallahi ibn Muhammad al-Khalifa (1885-1899) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1315 (1898) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Qirsh |
| Currency | Piastre (1885-1898) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 16.55 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#114503 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Struck in Omdurman in regnal year 1 with actual date AH1315 below and no stars above the regnal year
Lettering:
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Translation:
1
1315
Comment
Often found overstruck on earlier coins of the KhalifaInteresting fact
The 20 Qirsh coin from the Mahdist State (Sudan) made of Billon and weighing 16.55g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great turmoil and political change in Sudan. The Mahdist State was established in 1889 by Muhammad Ahmad, who declared himself the Mahdi, or the messiah, and led a successful rebellion against the British colonial rule. The coin was minted in 1898, during the reign of Abdullah, who was the successor of Muhammad Ahmad. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history that reflects the political and economic changes that were taking place in Sudan during that time.
