#Repost with #NGC PhotoVision Plus: #SINKIANG (Kashgar/Kashi) Rare 5 Fen Tanga = 1/2 Miscal | VF 30 | Dated AH 1313 = 1896 | "Four Star" Type and Last 5 Fen Tanga issue from the 1890s. | Well centered strike, worn and circulated, with good details remaining. This is a generally crude type that was minted in 1896, during the "mid period" Sinkiang miscals of the era--that were struck primarily in Kashgar/Kashi. This is by far one of the rarest Kashi types and very elusive, with a high Lin and Ma catalog value as well as a high rarity rating according to Dong Wenchao. Zhou and Shen (2021) notes four varieties, where we can discern by the edge. Some have some angular design, some are triangles (like the SBP auction type), and some are like this, with wavy lines. Also, two out of the four has a different reverse, that seems, undated, and has some kind of flower pattern. Those are just as rare as this one, and the latest SBP auction has these go for 3K or more, USD, in XF-AU condition. This piece is well circulated yet features great patina and circulation wear. Mine is the dated type, with the date seen on a rather softy struck reverse. Even flan with no clippings and damage. Nice type piece and should hold its value! References: Lin and Ma 701.

🔎Rare Type! PCGS Cert!🔍 Here is another interesting Sinkiang machine-struck 10 cash and has a different design from the ones I posted before. It is also a scarce type. This piece is dated to 1928 both with the Hejira calendar on the reverse and the Chinese cyclical date on the obverse. We do see a lack of other dating types, such as the “Xth Year of the Republic” or in the Gregorian calendar. This 10 cash was struck at the Kashgar mint, which predominantly struck the milled copper cash of Sinkiang during the Republican period (interestingly, the copper coins from the Qing era were struck at the Tihwa/Urumchi mint, and that during the Republican era, there was barely any pieces from there!). The obverse states “新省喀造” or “xin sheng ka zao” which means made in Xinjiang Province’s Kashgar region. We do note the shortening of Sinkiang with just the first character, “Xin.” The cyclical dates are 戊辰 (R/L) which is “Wu Chen” which converts to 1928 on the Gregorian Calendar. The central characters are interesting, as it says 民國銅元 or “Copper coin of the Republic” which is different from the typical “中華民國” which simply means Republic of China, found on crossed flag issues from say, the Y38 series. The bottom legend is the denomination “當紅錢十文”, which translates to “This coin has a value of 10 red cash.” We see the variety of a protruding MIN (民) which is referenced in works such as Ma Tak Wo's Sinkiang Copper Cash catalog. The reverse is unique, as it features the starburst pattern, which is the star of the Republic of China, found on its national flag during the time, and even on that of Taiwan today. This rather simple design has some Turkic script on the reverse, and we can see the date of “1+3+4+6” where AH 1346 loosely converts to 1927-28. I have to use my other sources to fully translate the Turkic on the reverse. I will update this here. ✅ This coin grades PCGS EF 40 - BN with some noticeable planchet flaws on the obverse and some on the rim on the reverse. Sharp details on the starburst and dot denticles mostly present. This is my very first coin for this series and I am glad to have a straight graded copper cash coin. A very scarce coin and by far one of the rarest in the Sinkiang copper "red cash" that were machine struck during Republican times. 💯 References: Krause Y B38b.1, CL-XJ-38 (RARE), PCGS Pop of 9., Ma (1988) M-20.

Conditionally rare and uncommon AH 1317=1899 dated 5 Miscal with "KA SHI" Designation (rather than "KA ZAO") regional designation. This coin is graded AU 53 by #PCGS. This was also submitted raw by me and one of my favorites in that submission. Sinkiang coins are very hard to get straight graded, let alone, in AU straight grades. This coin has some toning in the crevices and features original mint luster, which is very rare for the "crude" pieces of Sinkiang. This is a mid-period issue, with the 8-character obverse. The earlier ones, minted in Kashgar from AH 1310 and the undated one around that time, features 6 characters. This is the PCGS plate coin in the pop report page!

Scarce and Desirable Aksu (AH 1311 = 1894) 5 Mace. Rare three year issue from AH 1310 to 1312, and this is the largest 5 Miscal (Mace) denomination. Submitted raw by me two or so years ago and part of a collection of Sinkiang "mid-period" miscals acquired by me. Beautiful, original toning and surfaces, which is uncommon for Sinkiang issues, as they are often with environmental damage or cleaning or mounting. Clear date and we see the circlet on the right side, which is noted by Lin, Ma, and Chen, as well as Dong Wenchao and "Xinjiang Numismatics," among other seminal catalogs like Kann and Zhou and Shen. Graded VF 35 by PCGS, which I personally think is undegraded.

#Repost with NGC PhotoVision Plus: SINKIANG (Kashgar/Kashi) 5 Fen Tanga = 1/2 Miscal. XF 45 | Dated (12)95 Type = 1878. "Kuang Hsu Yin Chien" Type 光緒銀錢. | A strong XF with a well centered strike and even flan. Nice and "circy" patina. Non-clipped and circular hammered piece! (Specimen 2) One of the three types, albeit a more common type in the series from Kashgar in the GXYQ (GUANG XU YIN QIAN) Format. This type has a STANDARD "5" 五 and has the Hejira date. There is one that has the OFFICIAL "5" or 伍, which is the rarest. Nevertheless, this piece has the typical original toning and patina that is often found on nice Sinkiang coins. This is an early type, and is identical to the previous post. High silver fineness and the size of a fingernail. Great to add to my Sinkiang collection! Catalog: Lin and Ma 678

#Repost with NGC PhotoVision Plus: SINKIANG (Kashgar/Kashi) 5 Fen Tanga = 1/2 Miscal. AU 53 | Dated (12)95 Type = 1878. "Kuang Hsu Yin Chien" Type 光緒銀錢. | Lustrous and Elusive in High, AU Grades. Lovely Patina and Original Luster on an Even Flan and Well-Centered Strike. (Specimen 1) One of the three types, albeit a more common type in the series from Kashgar in the GXYQ (GUANG XU YIN QIAN) Format. This type has a STANDARD "5" 五 and has the Hejira date. There is one that has the OFFICIAL "5" or 伍, which is the rarest. Nevertheless, this is a conditional rarity for these fingernail sized hammered Tangas. Catalog: Lin and Ma 678.