Tibet 5 Sho - In the name of Xuantong, 1908-1912, 1

5 Sho from Tibet. Issued in 1. Struck in Silver. Measures 24 mm and weighs 9.5 g.

Obverse

Triratna (triple gem) surrounded by square containing Tibetan characters, all surrounded by the Buddhist Eight Auspicious symbols (a white parasol, a conch shell, a treasure vase, a victory banner, a dharma wheel, a pair of golden fish, an endless knot, and a lotus flower). (shon thong / kri / lo 1 / zho lnga
Xuantong, Year 1 / Five Sho)

Reverse

Wheel-like pattern with dots around, all surrounded by Tibetan characters within the petals of an eight-petalled lotus. (dga' ldan pho brang phyo(gs) las rnam rgyal
The Ganden palace, victorious in all directions)

Edge

Reeded.