CHINA. Xinjiang Province, Yarkand. 5 Fen – 3.6 Candareens (Silver, 15 mm, 1.60 g), AH 1295 = 1878. 光緒銀錢 ‘Guāng xù yín qián’ (‘Guang xu, silver coin’ in Chinese), written from top to bottom and right to left. Rev. 五分 ‘wǔ fēn’(‘Five Fen’ in Chinese); above, 1295 (in Arabic numerals); bottom, [Yārkand] (in Arabic). KM Y#A7.16. Rare. Areas of weakness, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, ex Album 25, 19 May 2016, 83 (part of).
Price realized | 45 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |