½ Miscal / 5 Fen Kashgar; Qilghan type; Kashigar - Weilembi; with square
1295 (1878) year| Silver | 1.67 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 | 1.67 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#296700 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms above and below a square with Manchu words on either side.
Lettering:
ᡴᠠᠰᡥᡤᠠᡵ
伍 分
ᠸᡝᡳ᠋ᠯᡝᠮᠪᡳ᠋
Translation:
Kashigar Weilembi / Wu Fen
Kashgar Mint / 5 Fen
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of Islamic and Chinese elements on its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the inscription "حنیف باش" (meaning "Be honest") in Arabic, while the reverse side features the Chinese characters "卅卅錢" (meaning "30 cash") and "兩兩錢" (meaning "2 cash"), indicating the coin's denomination. This blend of cultures reflects the rich history of exchange and cultural exchange along the Silk Road, which passed through the region where the coin was minted.
