© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
½ Miscal / 5 Fen Kuche; Obdan Gumush / Besh Fung; square boarder
1294 (1877) year| Silver | 1.55 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 | 1.55 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#296618 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arabic legend within teardrop boarder.
Lettering:
١٢۹۴
ناك
قو
بش
Translation:
1294 / besh fung
1294 / 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 coin was minted in 1877, which was during the late Qing dynasty, a time of significant political and economic instability in China. The coin's mintage was also during a period of rapid modernization and Westernization in China, which saw the introduction of new technologies, institutions, and ideas from the West. This coin, with its unique design and silver content, is a tangible reminder of this fascinating period in Chinese history.
