2 Mithqual - Guangxu Kashgar; tail left
1323 (1905) yearSilver | 7.32 g | 24 mm |
Issuer | Sinkiang Province |
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Emperor | Guangxu (1884-1908) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1323 (1905) |
Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
Value | 2 Mithqual (0.2) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 7.32 g |
Diameter | 24 mm |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-03 |
Numista | N#292278 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre.
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Mithqual - Guangxu (Kashgar; tail left) 1323 (1905) from Sinkiang Province made of Silver weighing 7.32 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in China. The Guangxu Emperor ruled from 1875 to 1908, a period marked by the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. This coin was minted in 1905, just three years before the end of the Qing dynasty, and its design reflects the blending of traditional Chinese and Western influences that characterized the time. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.