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5 Mithqual - Guangxu Ration coinage; with Arabic on obverse; with one bat; regular legend ND
1905 year| Silver | 17.90 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Sinkiang Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1884-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1905 |
| Value | 5 Mithqual (0.5) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.90 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#295964 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre with bat (for good luck) above.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Mithqual coin from Sinkiang Province is that it features a unique combination of Arabic and Chinese characters on its obverse side. The Arabic inscription "المسلمية دولة جمهورية كين" (which means "The Islamic Republic of China") is seen above the coin's denomination, while the Chinese characters "大清 dollar" (meaning "Great Qing dollar") are found below. This blend of languages and scripts reflects the diverse cultural influences present in the region during the time of the Guangxu Emperor's reign.
