5 Mithqual - Guangxu Ration coinage, with Arabic on obverse, cross at centre

€295,962.00
IssuerSinkiang Province
Year1905
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Mithqual (0.5)
Currency
CompositionSilver
Weight17.90 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness2.1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Y#6.4
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left with cross at centre, all surrounded by Arabic legend.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringجج سح 餉 بش مثقال 錢 五 銀 مو شش
(Translation: Silver ration / 5 Qian New silver 5 Mithqual)
Reverse descriptionDragon with pearl at centre.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1905)  - -
Catalog ID5575930620
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