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2 Qirsh - Abdullah with stars
| Issuer | Mahdist State of Sudan |
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| Year | 1894 |
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| Value | 2 Qirsh |
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| Obverse description | Central field dominated by a large tughra (calligraphic imperial monogram) of Caliph Abdullah ibn Muhammad, rendered in elaborate Arabic script. Two six-pointed stars flank the tughra, one to the upper left and one to the lower right of the design. The entire motif is enclosed within a toothed or beaded border running along the coin's circumference. The field surrounding the tughra is plain, lending emphasis to the central calligraphic device. The overall style reflects the Mahdist tradition of adapting Ottoman numismatic conventions to their own coinage. |
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| Obverse lettering | مقبول ٢ ش (Translation: Accepted 2 Piastres) |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a three-line Arabic inscription across the central field, indicating the mint of issue and the Hijri date. A small star is visible to the upper left within the field. The die number appears above the main legend in the upper portion of the coin. The inscription reads 'Struck in Omdurman 1311' with a die number, referencing the Omdurman Mint and the AH year corresponding to 1893–1894 CE. A beaded or toothed border frames the entire reverse, consistent with the obverse treatment. |
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