Tibet 1 Srang, 43 – 53

1 Srang from Tibet. Issued from 43 to 53. Struck in Silver. Measures 35 mm and weighs 18.1 g.

Obverse

Snow lion facing left with scroll ornaments 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)

Reverse

Triratna (triple gem) surrounded by 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) within the petals of an eight-petalled lotus. (

rab byung 15 lo 43 tam srang gang
Cycle 15, year 43, one tam Srang)

Edge

Reeded or smooth.