1 Tangka `Kong-par Tangka`, type 4, single circle

€139,001.00
IssuerTibet
Year1890-1891
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Tangka
CurrencyTangka (1640-1959)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.30 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) C#A13.1
Obverse descriptionDate within arch within square, all surrounded by swirl patterns and dots.
Obverse scriptTibetan
Obverse lettering༡༥ ༢༤
(Translation: 15 / 24)
Reverse descriptionOrnate lotus design within single 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.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage24 (1890)  - ༡༥ - ༢༤ -
25 (1891)  - ༡༥ - ༢༥ -
Catalog ID8029063270
Comments