© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Tilla In the name of Abdulaziz; Kashgar; type 2; teardrop border
| Gold | 4.50 g | - |
| Issuer | Sinkiang Province |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1292-1295 (1875-1878) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tilla (10) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.50 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#296725 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arabic legend within circle border.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
كاشنو
سلطان
ضو ب دار
Translation:
zarb dar us-sultanat kashgar
Kashgar Mint / Sultan's house
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the region. The coin was minted during the reign of Abdulaziz, who was the Emir of Kashgar, and it features a unique teardrop border design. This coin was also made of gold, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. Despite its value, the coin was still widely used in circulation, which speaks to the prosperity and economic activity of the region during this period.
