© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
2 Mithqual - Guangxu Ration coinage; with Arabic on obverse; uncircled dragon; type 1; silver ND
1905 year| Silver | 7.20 g | 24 mm |
| 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 |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#292268 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre.
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Islamic design elements. The obverse side of the coin features the Chinese dragon, while the reverse side features Arabic script, indicating the influence of Islamic culture in the region where the coin was minted. This blending of cultures is a reflection of the rich cultural diversity of China during the Qing dynasty.
