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2 Mithqual - Guangxu Kashgar; Er Qian Ka Zao
| Silver | 7.01 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Sinkiang Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1884-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1320-1322 (1903-1904) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Mithqual (0.2) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.01 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#58297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arabic legend surrounded by wreath.
Lettering:
١٣٢١
كى مثقال
كاشنو
ضو ب
Translation:
1321
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 turmoil in China. The Guangxu Emperor ruled from 1875 to 1908, a period marked by the fall of the Qing dynasty and the rise of the Republic of China. This coin was minted in 1903-1904, just a few years before the fall of the Qing dynasty, and it features a unique blend of traditional Chinese design elements and modern influences, reflecting the cultural and political shifts that were taking place at the time.
