Tibet ¼ Rupee - In the name of Guangxu, 1875-1908, 1905
"Szechuan Rupee"; gold
Information
Country
Tibet
Tibet
Currency
Rupee
(1902 – 1942)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Rupee - In the name of Guangxu, 1875-1908
Year
1905
Ruler
Ganden Phodrang
(1642–1959)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
5.45
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Rupee - In the name of Guangxu, 1875-1908 from Tibet. Issued in 1905. Struck in Gold. Measures 19 mm and weighs 5.45 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 (1905) | — |
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