| Object Number | 29-127-3505 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | China | Xinjiang |
| Period | Qing Dynasty | Late Qing Dynasty |
| Date Made | ca. 1878 CE |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Silver |
| Inscription Language | Chinese Language | Chinese Language |
| Description | Obv. 光緒銀錢 Guang Xu Yin Qian "Guangxu silver cash". Rev. 五分 Wu Fen "Five fen" (denomination). Silver coin, from a local mint in the Xinjiang region. Coins of this kind were produced in the years shortly after 1878 CE when General Zuo Zongtang reclaimed the territory for the Qing empire. The Qing had conquered Xinjiang in the mid 18th century. The crude appearance of the coin and its inscriptions is typical for this type. |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902 |
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