© PCGS
© PCGS
5 Mithqual
| Silver | 17.90 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Sinkiang Province |
|---|---|
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1330-1334 (1912-1916) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Mithqual (0.5) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.90 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#42032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Two crossed flags with Arabic legend above and below.
Lettering:
بش مثقال
١٣
كاشنو
۳۲
او ب
ضو
Translation:
5 Mithqual
Kashgar mint
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
The 5 Mithqual coin from Sinkiang Province has a unique feature - it has a square hole in the center, which was designed to make it easier for people to string them together as a form of currency.
