© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Mithqual - Guangxu Kashgar; with "Kashgar" to the right
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#292127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mithqual coin from Sinkiang Province is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Islamic design elements. The coin's obverse side features the Chinese character for "Kashgar" (喀喀什) to the right of the Guangxu Emperor's name, while the reverse side features an Islamic-style floral pattern. This blending of cultural influences reflects the diverse history and cultural heritage of the region where the coin was minted.
