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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Mahallak - Abd Al-Shakur Vassal of the Ottoman Empire
| Copper | 1.95 g | - |
| Issuer | Emirate of Harar (Ethiopia) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Abd al-Shakur (أمير عبد الشكور بن يوسف) (1782-1794) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1197-1204 (1782-1794) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Mahallak (1) |
| Currency | Mahlak (1647-1887) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.95 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#180634 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great cultural and political exchange between the Ottoman Empire and Ethiopia. The coin's design reflects this exchange, featuring both Islamic and Ethiopian influences. The coin's weight and material, copper, also highlights the importance of trade and commerce during this period.