Tibet 3 Sho, 20

3 Sho from Tibet. Issued in 20. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 8.3 g.

Obverse

Snow lion facing left in front of Mount Kailash with two suns in the background, all surrounded four Buddhist auspicious symbols (a treasure vase, a victory banner, a pair of golden fish, and a lotus flower) and Tibetan characters. (dga' ldan pho brang phyo(gs) las rnam rgyal
The Ganden palace, victorious in all directions)

Reverse

Tibetan characters with cloud above and triratna (triple gem) below, all surrounded four Buddhist auspicious symbols (a white parasol, a conch shell, a dharma wheel, and an endless knot) and Tibetan characters. (rab byung 16 lo 20 / zho ksum
Cycle 15, year 59 / Three Sho)

Edge

Smooth.