½ Sho - In the name of Xianfeng, 1850-1861 Pattern
1 (1851) year| Silver | - | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Tibet (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1 (1851) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Xianfeng era |
| Value | ½ Sho (0.05) |
| Currency | Srang (1792-1959) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297703 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tibetan characters read top to bottom, right to left with clouds at the corners, all with more characters on either side (indicating the year).
Script: Tibetan
Lettering:
དང་པོ་
རིན
གཙང - པའུ
ཙེང
Translation:
rin tsing pa'u gtsang / dang po
Xianfeng (Emperor) / Tibetan coin / First (year)
Edge
Plain
Comment
Confirmation is needed on the exact Tibetan spelling/transliteration of Xianfeng.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Sho coin from Tibet (China) made of Silver is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Tibetan design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the Chinese characters for "Xianfeng" and "Tibet," while the reverse side features a stylized depiction of a Tibetan Buddhist wheel, surrounded by intricate floral patterns. This fusion of design styles reflects the complex cultural exchange and political relationship between China and Tibet during the 19th century.
