Tibet 2 Tangka, 1912
"Ga-den Tangka"
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Information
Country
Tibet
Tibet
Currency
Tangka
(1640 – 1959)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Tangka
Year
1912
Ruler
Ganden Phodrang
(1642–1959)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
8.56
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Tangka from Tibet. Issued in 1912. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 8.56 g.
- Obverse
- Eight-spoked wheel 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
- Ornate lotus design 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.
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1912) | — |
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