5 Mithqual - Guangxu (Ka Shen) 1325 (1907) front 5 Mithqual - Guangxu (Ka Shen) 1325 (1907) back
5 Mithqual - Guangxu (Ka Shen) 1325 (1907) photo
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5 Mithqual - Guangxu Ka Shen

1325 (1907) year
Silver 17.20 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Sinkiang Province
Emperor
Guangxu (1884-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1325 (1907)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
5 Mithqual (0.5)
Composition
Silver
Weight
17.20 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#291929
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by wreath.

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.