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1 Tilla In the name of Abdulaziz; Kashgar; type
1290 (1873) year| Gold | 4.50 g | - |
| Issuer | Sinkiang Province |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1290 (1873) |
| 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#296723 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arabic legend within circle border.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
كاشنو
محروسة
ضو ب
Translation:
zarb mahrusa kashgar
Guarded Kashgar Mint
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 in 1873, which was just a few years after the end of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. This period saw significant political, social, and economic changes in China, and the coin's minting reflects the tumultuous nature of this time. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in the name of Abdulaziz, who was a prominent leader in the region, adds to its historical significance.
