© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
½ Miscal / 5 Fen Kashgar
1313 (1896) year| Silver | 1.45 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Sinkiang Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1884-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1313 (1896) |
| 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 | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#296703 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arabic legend.
Lettering:
ناك
قو
بش
Translation:
besh fung
5 Fen
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ Miscal / 5 Fen coin from Sinkiang Province, made of Silver and weighing 1.45g, is an interesting piece of history because it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in China. The coin was issued in 1313 (1896) during the reign of the Guangxu Emperor, who was the only emperor of the Qing dynasty to issue coins with both the Islamic and Chinese calendars. This coin features the Islamic calendar date of 1313 on one side and the Chinese calendar date of 5 Fen on the other, highlighting the cultural and religious diversity of the region at the time. Additionally, the coin's silver content and relatively low weight make it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in Chinese history and currency.
