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

€295,963.00
IssuerSinkiang Province
Year1905
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Mithqual (0.5)
Currency
CompositionSilver
Weight17.90 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness2.1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Y#6.5, Y#6.6
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left with flower 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)  - Y#6.5: Middle of flower depressed -
ND (1905)  - Y#6.6: Middle of flower raised -
Catalog ID7780447060
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