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5 Mithqual - Guangxu Ration coinage; with Arabic on reverse 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#295965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by Arabic legend.
Lettering:
جج سح
بش مثقال
مو شش
Translation: New silver 5 Mithqual
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Mithqual coin from Sinkiang Province is that it features Arabic script on its reverse side, indicating the cultural and linguistic diversity of the region during the Guangxu period.
