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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
½ Miscal / 5 Fen - Guangxu Yarkand; Chinese obverse; zarb yarkand; right to left ND
1878 year| Silver | 1.45 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Sinkiang Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1884-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1878 |
| Value | ½ Miscal (0.05) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#296688 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms above and below with Arabic legend on either side.
Lettering:
ياركند
五 分
ضو ب
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") written in a right-to-left direction, indicating the influence of Islamic culture in the region. This blend of cultures is a reflection of the rich history and diversity of the Sinkiang Province, where the coin was minted.
