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1 Mithqual - Guangxu Kashgar; Guang Xu Yin Yuan Yi Qian; type
1322 (1904) year| Silver | 3.50 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Sinkiang Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1884-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1322 (1904) |
| 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#290454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arabic legend surrounded by wreath.
Lettering:
١٣٢٢
ی مثقال
كاشنو
ضو ب
Translation:
1322
1 Mithqual
Kashgar Mint
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Mithqual - Guangxu (Kashgar; Guang Xu Yin Yuan Yi Qian; type 2) 1322 (1904) from Sinkiang Province made of Silver weighing 3.50 g is that it features a unique blend of traditional Chinese and Islamic design elements. The coin's obverse features the Chinese character "广" (Guang), which means "wide" or "vast," while the reverse features a stylized Arabic inscription that reads "الدين الإسلامي" (Al-Din Al-Islami), meaning "Islamic Religion." This blend of cultures and religions reflects the diverse history and cultural exchange that took place in the region during the time period.
