20 Qirsh - Abdullah (without flowers) 1312 (1895) front 20 Qirsh - Abdullah (without flowers) 1312 (1895) back
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20 Qirsh - Abdullah without flowers

1312 (1895) year
Billon - -
Description
Issuer
Mahdist State (Sudan)
Ruling authority
Abdallahi ibn Muhammad al-Khalifa (1885-1899)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1312 (1895)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
20 Qirsh
Currency
Piastre (1885-1898)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#114578
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Text, date within sprays, stars above

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
١٢
ضرب في
ام درمان
١٣١٢

Translation:
12
Struck in Omdurman
1312

Comment

Wreath borders.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Qirsh - Abdullah (without flowers) 1312 (1895) coin from Mahdist State (Sudan) made of Billon is that it was issued during a time of great political and social change in Sudan. The Mahdist State was established in 1881 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 during the reign of Abdullah, who was the successor of Muhammad Ahmad and ruled the Mahdist State from 1885 until his death in 1898. 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.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1312 (1895) 12 - - - - - -

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