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1 Mithqual - Guangxu Ration coinage; without Arabic; silver ND
1905 year| Silver | 3.50 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Sinkiang Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1884-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1905 |
| Value | 1 Mithqual (0.1) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.50 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#292125 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mithqual - Guangxu (Ration coinage; without Arabic; silver) ND (1905) from Sinkiang Province is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in China. The Guangxu Emperor ruled from 1875 to 1908, a period marked by the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. This coin, minted in 1905, was issued during a time of political and social reform, and its design reflects the shift towards modernization and Westernization in China during the late Qing period.
