Tibet ¼ Sho - In the name of Xuantong, 1908-1912, 1

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Information

Country Tibet 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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