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½ Miscal / 5 Fen Kashgar; Qilghan type; Kashigar - Weilembi; without square
1295 (1878) year| Silver | 1.76 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 | 1.76 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#296701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms above and below 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 was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in China. The Qing dynasty, which ruled China from 1644 to 1912, was in power when this coin was minted in 1878. However, the Qing dynasty was facing numerous challenges, including internal strife, foreign invasion, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the Qing government continued to mint coins, including this ½ Miscal / 5 Fen coin, which was used as a means of exchange and commerce. This coin is a small but fascinating piece of history that provides a glimpse into the complex and dynamic world of 19th-century China.
