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1 Rupee - In the name of Guangxu, 1875-1908 "Szechuan Rupee"; billon ND
| Billon | - | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Tibet (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1939-1942 |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1902-1942) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297537 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left with flower in the centre, all surrounded by floral wreath.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
四
造 省
川
Translation:
Si Chuan Sheng Zao
Made in Szechuan Province
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
These coins have a finess of less than Ag .220; examples of silver-washed copper are reported.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Rupee coin from Tibet (China) made of Billon is that it was issued during the reign of Guangxu, who was the only emperor of the Qing dynasty to issue coins in his own name. This coin was minted from 1875 to 1908 and features the emperor's name in Chinese characters on one side, and the Tibetan script on the other. It was used as a standard circulation coin in Tibet and other parts of China during that time.