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5 Mithqual - Guangxu Urumchi; normal Wu
| Silver | 17.90 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Sinkiang Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1884-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1321-1323 (1903-1905) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Mithqual (0.5) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.90 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#42031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Arabic legend surrounded by wreath.
Lettering:
١٣٢٢
بش مثقال
اورمچى
ضو ب
Translation:
1322
5 Mithqual
Urumchi Mint
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in China. The Guangxu Emperor ruled from 1875 to 1908, a period marked by the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. This coin, minted in 1903-1905, was issued during a time of political and social reform, as China sought to modernize and adapt to changing global dynamics. Despite the tumultuous period in which it was minted, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, a testament to the enduring legacy of Chinese numismatics.
