© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
½ Miscal / 5 Fen - Guangxu Yangi Hisar; Yi Qian ND
1878 year| Silver | 1.56 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Sinkiang Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1884-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1878 |
| Value | ½ Miscal (0.05) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.56 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#296631 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms above and below with Arabic legend on either side.
Lettering:
ضو ب
五 分
ناھىيىسى
Translation:
zarb yanghissar / Wu Fen
Yangi Hisar Mint / 5 Fen
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Guangxu (Yangi Hisar; Yi Qian) in the late Qing dynasty, and it features a unique blend of Chinese and Islamic design elements, reflecting the cultural diversity of the Sinkiang Province where it was minted.
