20 Qirsh - Abdullah
| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | Mahdist State (Sudan) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Abdallahi ibn Muhammad al-Khalifa (1885-1899) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1311-1312 (1894-1895) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Qirsh |
| Currency | Piastre (1885-1898) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#114504 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Text, date, with "azza nasruhu" within circle of crescents
Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب في
ام درمان
١٣١١
Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Omdurman
1311
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Qirsh coin from the Mahdist State (Sudan) made of Billon is that it features an image of Abdullah, the Mahdi, on one side, and an Arabic inscription on the other side that translates to "Mahdi's money, the blessing of God is upon it" (source: World Coin News).
