© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Mithqual - Guangxu Kashgar; with "Kashgar" to the left
1323 (1905) year| Silver | 3.50 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Sinkiang Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1884-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1323 (1905) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Mithqual (0.1) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.50 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#292128 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mithqual - Guangxu (Kashgar; with "Kashgar" to the left) 1323 (1905) coin from Sinkiang Province is that it was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time. The use of silver in coinage was a symbol of the coin's value and authenticity, and it was a common practice in many ancient civilizations. The fact that this coin was made of silver suggests that it was an important form of currency in the region and was likely used for large transactions or as a store of value.
