Tibet ½ Rupee - In the name of Guangxu, 1875-1908, 1904 – 1912
"Szechuan Rupee"; silver
Information
Country
Tibet
Tibet
Currency
Rupee
(1902 – 1942)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Rupee - In the name of Guangxu, 1875-1908
Year
1904 – 1912
Ruler
Ganden Phodrang
(1642–1959)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
5.6
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Rupee - In the name of Guangxu, 1875-1908 from Tibet. Issued from 1904 to 1912. Struck in Silver. Measures 24 mm and weighs 5.6 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Guangxu facing left wearing cap and floral garmet.
- Reverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left with flower in the centre, all surrounded by floral wreath. (Si Chuan Sheng Zao Made in Szechuan Province)
- Edge
- Reeded.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1904-1912) | 130K |
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