© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
3 Mithqual Kashgar
1329 (1911) year| Silver | 10.50 g | - |
| Issuer | Sinkiang Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xuantong (1908-1912) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1329 (1911) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 3 Mithqual (0.3) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.50 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#292075 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre with Arabic legend below.
Lettering: ضو ب كاشنو وج مثقال ١٣٢٩
Translation: 1329 / 3 Mithqual / Struck at Kashgar
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Mithqual (Kashgar) 1329 (1911) silver coin from Sinkiang Province is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Chinese design elements. The coin's obverse side features the Arabic inscription "المسلمين وحدة" ("Unity of Muslims") and the reverse side features a stylized dragon, which is a common motif in Chinese culture. This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich history and diversity of the region where the coin was minted.
