© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Sar - Guangxu Ration coinage; with Arabic on obverse ND
1905 year| Silver | 35.50 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Sinkiang Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1884-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1905 |
| Value | 1 Sar |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 35.50 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#290480 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features Arabic script on its obverse, which is unusual for a Chinese coin. This indicates that the coin was intended for use in the Muslim-majority regions of China, such as Sinkiang Province, where Arabic was widely spoken. This coin is a unique example of how the Chinese government attempted to accommodate the cultural and linguistic diversity of its vast territories through its currency.
