½ Miscal / 5 Fen - Guangxu Kashgar; Kashigar - Weilembi ND
| Silver | 1.45 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Sinkiang Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1884-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1877-1878 |
| Value | ½ Miscal (0.05) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#296704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms above and below with Manchu words on either side.
Lettering:
ᡴᠠᠰᡥᡤᠠᡵ
伍 分
ᠸᡝᡳ᠋ᠯᡝᠮᠪᡳ᠋
Translation:
Kashigar Weilembi / Wu Fen
Kashgar Mint / 5 Fen
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Guangxu, who was the only emperor of the Qing dynasty to issue coins with his own name and title, "Guangxu", on the obverse. This coin, with its unique combination of weight, metal, and design, is a rare and valuable piece for collectors of Chinese numismatics.
