© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
½ Miscal / 5 Fen - Guangxu Yarkand; Chinese obverse; zarb yarkand; left to right 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#41966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms above and below with Arabic legend on either side.
Lettering:
ضو ب
五 分
ياركند
Translation:
zarb yarkand / Wu Fen
Yarkand Mint / 5 Fen
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Islamic influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin features the Chinese characters "zarb yarkand" (meaning "Yarkand mint") in a left-to-right direction, which is unusual for Chinese coins of that time period. Additionally, the coin's design includes Islamic motifs such as a crescent moon and a five-pointed star, reflecting the cultural diversity of the Sinkiang Province where it was minted.
