4 Qirsh - Abdullah wreath borders
1310 (1893) year| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | Mahdist State (Sudan) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Abdallahi ibn Muhammad al-Khalifa (1885-1899) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1310 (1893) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 4 Qirsh |
| Currency | Piastre (1885-1898) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#114515 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Text and date within wreath
Lettering:
٨
ضرب
في
ام درمان
١٣١٠
Translation:
Struck in Omdurman
1310//8
Comment
Wreath borders.Regnal year 8 is not mentioned in Krause, but shows in the listed picture
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted 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 Arabic inscriptions and symbols, and this coin is an example of that. The coin's design, including the wreath borders and the use of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, was likely influenced by the Islamic tradition of coinage and the resources available in Sudan at the time.
