5 Mithqual (With stars; dot at centre) 1329 (1911) front 5 Mithqual (With stars; dot at centre) 1329 (1911) back
5 Mithqual (With stars; dot at centre) 1329 (1911) photo
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5 Mithqual With stars; dot at centre

1329 (1911) year
Silver 17.20 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Sinkiang Province
Emperor
Xuantong (1908-1912)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1329 (1911)
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
References
Numista
N#295973
Rarity index
100%

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 the 5 Mithqual coin from Sinkiang Province is that it features a unique design element - a dot at the center of the coin, surrounded by stars. This design is not commonly found on other coins from the same era or region, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.