½ Miscal / 5 Fen - Guangxu Kashgar; Manchu right and Arabic left 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#296697 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms above and below with Manchu word to the left and Arabic legend to the right.
Lettering:
كاشغر
五 分
ᡴᠠᠰᡥᡤᠠᡵ
Translation:
kasgar / Wu Fen / Kashigar
Kashgar / 5 Fen / Kashgar
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of languages and scripts, with Manchu on the right and Arabic on the left, reflecting the cultural diversity of the region where it was minted, Sinkiang Province.
