© JM
© JM
Mahallak - Muhammad II
1284 (1868) year| Brass | 0.31 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Emirate of Harar (Ethiopia) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Muhammad ibn Ali (أمير محمد بن علي عبد الشكور) (1856-1875) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1284 (1868) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Mahallak (1) |
| Currency | Mahlak (1647-1887) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 0.31 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#259219 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Translation: Struck at Harar and date
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Mahallak - Muhammad II 1284 (1868) coin from the Emirate of Harar (Ethiopia) is that it was made of brass, a material that was commonly used for coinage in the region during that time period. Brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, was chosen for its durability and resistance to corrosion, making it an ideal material for coins that would be used extensively in trade and commerce. Despite its small weight of 0.31 grams, the coin still maintained its value and played an important role in the economy of the Emirate of Harar.
