Sinkiang Province ½ Miscal / 5 Fen - Guangxu, 1878
Yangi Hisar; Yi Qian
Information
Country
Sinkiang Province
Sinkiang Province
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Miscal
Year
1878
Ruler
Guangxu
(1884–1908)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g)
1.56
Diameter (mm)
13
Thickness (mm)
1.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Miscal from Sinkiang Province. Issued in 1878. Struck in Silver. Measures 13 mm and weighs 1.56 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left with square at the centre. (Guang Xu Yi Qian Guangxu (Emperor) / Silver coin)
- Reverse
- Two Chinese ideograms above and below with Arabic legend on either side. (zarb yanghissar / Wu Fen Yangi Hisar Mint / 5 Fen)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1878) | — |
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