½ Miscal / 5 Fen Aksu; Besh Fung / Qalgan Aksuda
1296 (1878-1879) years| Silver | 1.67 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Sinkiang Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1884-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1296 (1878-1879) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Miscal (0.05) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.67 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#296639 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arabic legend.
Lettering:
قيلغان
اقسودا
Translation:
qalgan aksuda
Produced in Aksu
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in China. The late Qing dynasty was facing internal strife, foreign invasion, and economic instability, which led to the creation of a variety of unusual coinage, including this ½ Miscal / 5 Fen coin. Despite the challenges of the time, this coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of late 19th century China.
