5 Mithqual - Guangxu Ration coinage, with Arabic on reverse

€295,965.00
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#6.8
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering餉 錢 五 銀
(Translation: Silver ration / 5 Qian)
Reverse descriptionDragon with pearl at centre surrounded by Arabic legend.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringجج سح بش مثقال مو شش
(Translation: New silver 5 Mithqual)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1905)  - -
Catalog ID7052978480
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