Tibet 1 Tangka, 24
"Kong-par Tangka"; type 4; double circle
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Information
Country
Tibet
Tibet
Currency
Tangka
(1640 – 1959)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Tangka
Year
24
Ruler
Ganden Phodrang
(1642–1959)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
4.3
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Tangka from Tibet. Issued in 24. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 4.3 g.
- Obverse
- Date within arch within square, all surrounded by swirl patterns and dots. (15 / 24)
- Reverse
- Ornate lotus design within double circle 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 (1890) | — | ༡༥ - ༢༤ |
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