½ Miscal / 5 Fen Kuche; Obdan / Gumush
1294 (1877) year| Silver | 1.58 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Sinkiang Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1884-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1294 (1877) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Miscal (0.05) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.58 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#296629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arabic legend within circle boarder.
Lettering:
وبران
١٢۹۴
Translation:
gumush / 1294
Silver / 1294
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type is published on Zeno. While Krause gives no description of Y#A7.13 aside from the mint being Kuche, it is possible this was for the Besh Fung / Besh Fung type.Interesting fact
The ½ Miscal / 5 Fen coin from Sinkiang Province is interesting because it was minted during the Qing dynasty, which was the last imperial dynasty in China, and it features a unique blend of Chinese and Islamic design elements. The coin's obverse side features the Chinese characters "庫車" (kuche) and "五分" (wu fen), while the reverse side features the Arabic inscription "الدينار" (al-dinar) and the year 1294 in the Islamic calendar. This coin is a rare example of the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Qing dynasty, and it highlights the rich history and diversity of currency in China.
