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½ Miscal / 5 Fen - Guangxu Yarkand; Chinese obverse; yarkand; date right
1295 (1878) year| Silver | 1.64 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Sinkiang Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1884-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1295 (1878) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Miscal (0.05) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.64 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#296690 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms above and below with Arabic legend on either side.
Lettering:
ياركند
五 分
۱۲۹۵
Translation:
yarkand / Wu Fen / 1295
Yarkand / 5 Fen / 1295
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 both the traditional Chinese characters and the Manchu script. This coin, with its unique blend of Chinese and Manchu elements, reflects the cultural diversity of the time and adds to its historical significance.
