© PCGS
© PCGS
2 Mithqual - Guangxu Kashgar; Er Qian Ka Shen
| Silver | 6.67 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Sinkiang Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1884-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1311-1320 (1894-1903) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Mithqual (0.2) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.67 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#290078 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Arabic legend surrounded by wreath.
Lettering:
ل١٣١
كى مثقال
كاشنو
ضو ب
Translation:
1315
2 Mithqual
Kashgar Mint
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in China. The Guangxu Emperor ruled from 1875 to 1908, and his reign saw the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. This coin, minted in 1894-1903, represents a transitional period in Chinese history, as the country was rapidly modernizing and opening up to the world. The coin's design, featuring the imperial dragon and the value in both Chinese and Uyghur script, reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of the region.
