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1 Mithqual - Guangxu Kashgar; Guang Xu Yin Yuan Yi Qian; type
| Silver | 3.50 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Sinkiang Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1884-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1309-1311 (1891-1894) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Mithqual (0.1) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.50 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#290453 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arabic legend surrounded by wreath.
Lettering:
١٣١٠
ی مثقال
كاشنو
ضو ب
Translation:
1310
1 Mithqual
Kashgar Mint
Edge
Plain
Comment
Type 1 and Type 2 differ in the design of the wreath--the first has many flowers throughout whereas the second has one flower at the top and the bottom.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Mithqual - Guangxu (Kashgar; Guang Xu Yin Yuan Yi Qian; type 1) 1309-1311 (1891-1894) from Sinkiang Province made of Silver weighing 3.50 g is that it was minted during the reign of the Guangxu Emperor, who was the only emperor of the Qing dynasty to issue coins in his own name. This coin was part of a series of reforms implemented by the Guangxu Emperor to modernize China's currency and economy.
