2 Mithqual - Guangxu Ration coinage, with Arabic on obverse, circled dragon, silver

€292,269.00
IssuerSinkiang Province
Year1905
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Mithqual (0.2)
Currency
CompositionSilver
Weight7.20 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Y#4.4
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left, all surrounded by Arabic legend.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringجج سح 餉 اكى مثقال 錢 二 銀 مو شش
(Translation: Silver ration / 2 Qian New silver 2 Mithqual)
Reverse descriptionDragon with pearl at centre.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeReeded.
Mint
MintageND (1905)  - -
Catalog ID8810205630
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