½ Miscal / 5 Fen In the name of Abdulaziz; Yarkand
1295 (1878) year| Silver | 1.45 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Sinkiang Province |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1295 (1878) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| 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#296693 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms above and below with Arabic legend on either side.
Lettering:
۱۲۹۵
五 分
ياركند
Translation:
1295 / Wu Fen / yarkand
1295 / 5 Fen / Yarkand
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type is published on Zeno.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Abdulaziz, who was the only Ottoman Sultan to issue coins in the name of a province, Yarkand, which is now located in modern-day Xinjiang, China. This coin is a rare example of a coin issued by the Ottoman Empire outside of its traditional territories, highlighting the empire's influence and reach beyond its borders.
