5 Qirsh - Abdullah (borders of crescents and stars) 1311 (1894) front 5 Qirsh - Abdullah (borders of crescents and stars) 1311 (1894) back
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5 Qirsh - Abdullah borders of crescents and stars

1311 (1894) year
Billon 5.38 g -
Description
Issuer
Mahdist State (Sudan)
Ruling authority
Abdallahi ibn Muhammad al-Khalifa (1885-1899)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1311 (1894)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
5 Qirsh
Currency
Piastre (1885-1898)
Composition
Billon
Weight
5.38 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#114512
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Text and date within circle of crescents and stars border

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب
في
ام درمان
١٣١١

Translation:
May he be victorious
Struck in Omdurman
1311

Comment

Borders of crescents and stars

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 known for its unique coinage, which featured Islamic symbols and inscriptions, and this 5 Qirsh coin is an example of that. The coin's design, which includes crescents and stars, reflects the Islamic influence on the state's currency.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1311 (1894)  - - - - - -

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