Tibet ¼ Sho - In the name of Xuantong, 1908-1912, 1
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Information
Country
Tibet
Currency
Srang
(1792 – 1959)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Sho
Year
1
Ruler
Ganden Phodrang
(1642–1959)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
7.8
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Sho from Tibet. Issued in 1. Struck in Copper. Measures 26 mm and weighs 7.8 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 'i 4/1 Xuantong, Year 1 / 1/4 of 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)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (1909) | — | ལོ་ ༡ |
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