Sinkiang Province ½ Miscal / 5 Fen - Guangxu, 1295
Yarkand; Chinese obverse; yarkand; date left
Information
Country
Sinkiang Province
Sinkiang Province
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Miscal
Year
1295
Ruler
Guangxu
(1884–1908)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g)
1.7
Diameter (mm)
13
Thickness (mm)
1.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Miscal from Sinkiang Province. Issued in 1295. Struck in Silver. Measures 13 mm and weighs 1.7 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. (1295 / Wu Fen / yarkand 1295 / 5 Fen / Yarkand)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1295 (1878) | — | ۱۲۹۵ |
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