5 Mithqual - Guangxu (Ration coinage; with Arabic on obverse; with one bat; rotated legend) ND (1905) front 5 Mithqual - Guangxu (Ration coinage; with Arabic on obverse; with one bat; rotated legend) ND (1905) back
5 Mithqual - Guangxu (Ration coinage; with Arabic on obverse; with one bat; rotated legend) ND (1905) photo
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5 Mithqual - Guangxu Ration coinage; with Arabic on obverse; with one bat; rotated legend ND

1905 year
Silver 17.90 g 34 mm
Description
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
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#295967
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre with bat (for good luck) above.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Mithqual - Guangxu coin from Sinkiang Province is that it features a unique rotated legend, which sets it apart from other coins of the same series. The rotated legend gives the coin a distinctive look and makes it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.