© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
½ Miscal / 5 Fen Kuche; Obdan Gumush / Besh Fung; circle boarder
| Silver | 1.50 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Sinkiang Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1884-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1294-1295 (1877-1878) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Miscal (0.05) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.50 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#296626 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arabic legend within circle boarder.
Lettering:
ناك
قو
بش
Translation:
besh fung
5 Fen
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in China, specifically during the reign of the Guangxu Emperor, who ruled from 1875 to 1908. This period was marked by the fall of the Qing dynasty and the rise of the Republic of China, and the coin's design reflects this transition, featuring both traditional Chinese characters and the new Republican calendar. Additionally, the coin's silver content and relatively low denomination made it a widely used and accessible form of currency for everyday transactions.
