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5 Qirsh - Abdullah without denomination
| Billon | - | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Mahdist State (Sudan) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Abdallahi ibn Muhammad al-Khalifa (1885-1899) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1304-1311 (1887-1894) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Qirsh |
| Currency | Piastre (1885-1898) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#53777 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
١١
ضرب
في
ام درمان
١٣١١
Translation:
11
Struck
in
Omdurman
1311
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and political change in Sudan. The Mahdist State was established in 1881 by Muhammad Ahmad, who claimed to be the Mahdi, or the messiah, and led a successful rebellion against the British colonial administration. The coin was minted during the reign of Abdullah, who was the successor to Muhammad Ahmad and ruled the Mahdist State from 1887 to 1894. This period was marked by ongoing conflict with the British and other neighboring powers, and the coin may have been used as a symbol of independence and resistance.
