Tibet 2½ Skar, 43
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Information
Country
Tibet
Tibet
Currency
Srang
(1792 – 1959)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2½ Skar
Year
43
Ruler
Ganden Phodrang
(1642–1959)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
4.2
Diameter (mm)
24
Thickness (mm)
1.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2½ Skar from Tibet. Issued in 43. Struck in Copper. Measures 24 mm and weighs 4.2 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 (rab byung 15 lo 43 skar phyed gsum Cycle 15, Year 43, half off three Skar)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 (1909) | — | ༡༥ - ༤༣ |
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