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1 Miscal / 1 Qian - Guangxu Kashgar
1295 (1878) year| Silver | 2.90 g | - |
| Issuer | Sinkiang Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1884-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1295 (1878) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Miscal (0.1) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.90 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#296705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms above and below with Manchu word to the left and Arabic legend to the right.
Lettering:
ᡴᠠᠰᡥᡤᠠᡵ
壹 錢
كاشغر
١٢۹ل
Translation:
Kashigar / Yi Qian / kasgar
Kashgar / 1 Qian / Kashgar
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Guangxu (Kashgar) 1295 (1878) silver coin from Sinkiang Province is interesting because it features a unique blend of Chinese and Islamic design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the Chinese characters for "Guangxu" and "Qian," while the reverse side features an Arabic inscription that reads "Allah is one, Muhammad is the prophet." This fusion of design elements reflects the cultural diversity of the region and the influence of Islam on the local currency during the Qing dynasty.
