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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
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Tughra "Maqbula" (accepted) with a flower at right, without value, the year of the reign below within a circle surrounded by a double crescent and roses ornament. مقبول |
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Reverse
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Arabic legend with the year of the reign on top and Ottoman Turkish legend "Struck in Omdurman". The accession year in Hejira (AH1304) below, within a circle surrounded by a double crescent and roses ornament. ١ |
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20 Qirsh
(Piastres)
KM# 7.1
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