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  • 20 Qirsh 1893-1898, KM# 15, Sudan, Abdullah Ibn Muhammad Al-Khalifa
  • 20 Qirsh 1893-1898, KM# 15, Sudan, Abdullah Ibn Muhammad Al-Khalifa
Description

Abdullah ibn-Mohammed al-Khalifa or Abdullah al-Khalifa or Abdallahi al-Khalifa, also known as "The Khalifa" (1846-1899) was a Sudanese Ansar ruler who was one of the principal followers of Muhammad Ahmad. Ahmad claimed to be the Mahdi, building up a large following. After Ahmad's death, Abdullah ibn-Mohammed took over the movement, adopting the title of Khalifah al-Mahdi (usually rendered as "Khalifa"). He attempted to create a kingdom, which led to widespread discontent, and his eventual defeat and death at the hands of the British and Egyptians.

Obverse

Tughra "Maqbula" (accepted) with a flower at right, value below surrounded by wreath below with double three roses above and three roses right within a circle.

مقبول
٢٠
ش

Reverse

Arabic legend with the year of the reign on top and Ottoman Turkish legend "Struck in Omdurman". The accession year in Hejira (AH1310) below, within a circle surrounded by a wreath below and three roses above.

٨
ضرب
في
أم درمان
١٣١٠

Edge
Characteristics
Material Billon
Weight 21.39 g
Diameter 35 mm
Thickness 2.5 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Omdurman Mint

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