© PCGS
© PCGS
5 Mithqual - Guangxu Kashgar; Wu Qian
| Silver | 17.21 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Sinkiang Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1884-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1310-1315 (1893-1898) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Mithqual (0.5) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.21 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#290066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Arabic legend surrounded by wreath.
Lettering:
١٣١١
بش مثقال
كاشنو
ضو ب
Translation:
1311
5 Mithqual
Kashgar Mint
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5 Mithqual - Guangxu (Kashgar; Wu Qian) 1310-1315 (1893-1898) from Sinkiang Province made of Silver weighing 17.21 g is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Islamic design elements. The coin's obverse side features the Chinese characters for "Guangxu" and "Wu Qian," while the reverse side features an Arabic inscription reading "Allah is one, Muhammad is the prophet." This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich history and diversity of the region in which the coin was minted.
