© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
½ Miscal / 5 Fen Aksu; Qalgan Aksuda / Wu Fen - Manchu ND
1879 year| Silver | 1.67 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Sinkiang Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1884-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1879 |
| Value | ½ Miscal (0.05) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.67 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#296640 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms with Manchu words on either side.
Lettering: 五分
Translation:
Wu Fen
5 Fen
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Manchu cultures. The coin's obverse side features the Manchu script for "Aksu" (Aksuda), while the reverse side features the Chinese character for "Wu" (Fen), indicating the coin's denomination. This blending of cultures reflects the complex history of the region and the influence of various ethnic groups in the area.
