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3 Mithqual - Guangxu Kashgar, San Qian
| Issuer | Sinkiang Province |
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| Year | 1893-1895 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Plain field bearing four large Chinese characters arranged in a two-by-two grid, reading 光緒銀圓 (Guangxu Silver Coin) in the centre, flanked by 叁 (Three) to the upper right and 錢 (Qian) to the lower left, denoting the denomination. The legends are rendered in bold, incuse-style raised strokes with a somewhat archaic calligraphic quality. The coin is encircled by a border of fine reeding or beading, clearly visible around the entire periphery. The flat, unadorned field imparts a stark, utilitarian character typical of late Qing provincial coinage from Xinjiang. |
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| Reverse description | Elaborate floral and foliate arabesque design filling the entire field, composed of sinuous vine scrollwork interspersed with stylised blossoms and petals in high relief, characteristic of Central Asian decorative arts. Centred within the ornamental surround is a multi-line Arabic legend reading the mint name, denomination, and regnal date. The inscription identifies the Kashgar Mint (ضرب كاشغر), the denomination of three mithqual (٣ مثقال), and the Hijri year. The finely engraved floral border lends the reverse a distinctly Islamicate aesthetic, reflecting the cultural milieu of the Xinjiang region. A uniform beaded border frames the entire design. |
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| Mintage | 1310 (1893) - ١٣٠ - 1310 (1893) - ١٣١ - 1311 (1894) - ١٣١١ - 1312 (1895) - ١٣١٢ - |
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