1 Rupee - In the name of Guangxu, 1875-1908 ("Szechuan Rupee"; gold) ND (1903-1939) front 1 Rupee - In the name of Guangxu, 1875-1908 ("Szechuan Rupee"; gold) ND (1903-1939) back
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1 Rupee - In the name of Guangxu, 1875-1908 "Szechuan Rupee"; gold ND

 
Gold 20.67 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Tibet (China)
Period
Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1903-1939
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1902-1942)
Composition
Gold
Weight
20.67 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#297538
Rarity index
100%

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.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Rupee coin from Tibet (China) made of Gold is that it was minted 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 1903 to 1939, and it weighs 20.67 grams of gold.