AH 1312 (1895) China Sinkiang Kashgar L&M-692 3 Mis (3 Sull - Sarf) - NGC VF 20 - Condition Rarity
Product Description
Secure an exceptionally rare piece of Central Asian imperial numismatics with this AH 1312 (1895) Sinkiang Kashgar 3 Mis, cataloged as L&M-692. Struck at the remote Kashgar mint in China's westernmost frontier province, this provincial silver issue reflects the unique Islamic epigraphy and local weight standards distinct from mainland Chinese coinages.
Key Highlights:
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Extreme Population Scarcity: A true museum-grade rarity. According to NGC census data, only 4 specimens have ever been certified across all grades, with just a single coin graded VF 20 and only 3 finer known to exist.
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Frontier Mint History: Struck during the late 19th century under Qing imperial authority in Kashgar, capturing the cross-cultural trade and monetary idiosyncrasies of Chinese Turkestan.
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NGC Certified Authenticity: Graded VF 20 by NGC, retaining clear Arabic inscriptions and native surface characteristics appropriate for this notoriously difficult-to-find regional series.
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Advanced Collector Cornerstone: An essential acquisition for elite collectors targeting top-tier Sinkiang provincial rarities and rare Chinese silver population milestones.
AH 1312 (1895) China Sinkiang Kashgar L&M-692 3 Mis (3 Sull/Sarf) — NGC VF20 — Condition Rarity
A scarce Qing Dynasty Sinkiang provincial silver coin struck at the Kashgar (Shufu) Mint during the reign of the Guangxu Emperor. This unusual frontier issue features bilingual Chinese and Islamic inscriptions, reflecting the unique history and culture of Xinjiang during the late Qing period.
The coin is valued for its limited regional production, specialized collector demand, distinctive design, and rarity in problem-free collectible condition. The NGC VF20 grade represents a desirable surviving example of this difficult-to-find Sinkiang issue.
