2 Mithqual - Guangxu (Ration coinage; with Arabic on obverse; circled dragon; silver) ND (1905) front 2 Mithqual - Guangxu (Ration coinage; with Arabic on obverse; circled dragon; silver) ND (1905) back
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2 Mithqual - Guangxu Ration coinage; with Arabic on obverse; circled dragon; silver ND

1905 year
Silver 7.20 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Sinkiang Province
Emperor
Guangxu (1884-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1905
Value
2 Mithqual (0.2)
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.20 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#292269
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre.

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Mithqual - Guangxu (Ration coinage; with Arabic on obverse; circled dragon; silver) ND (1905) from Sinkiang Province made of Silver weighing 7.20 g is that it features a unique combination of Chinese and Islamic design elements. The obverse side of the coin features Arabic script, indicating the influence of Islamic culture in the region, while the reverse side features a circled dragon, which is a traditional Chinese symbol. This blending of cultural designs reflects the rich history and diversity of the region where the coin was minted.