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5 Mithqual With stars
| Silver | 17.20 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Sinkiang Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xuantong (1908-1912) |
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1329-1331 (1911-1913) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Mithqual (0.5) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.20 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#42038 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Dragon with plant and star at centre, all with Chinese ideograms above, Arabic legend below, and stars around.
Lettering:
什客
ضو ب كاشنو بش مثقال ١٣٢٩
Translation:
Kashgar
1329 / 5 Mithqual / Kashgar Mint
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a stylized star pattern on the reverse side, which sets it apart from other coins of the same denomination and era.
