1 Rupee - In the name of Guangxu, 1875-1908 ("Szechuan Rupee"; gold; two obverses) ND (1903-1905) front 1 Rupee - In the name of Guangxu, 1875-1908 ("Szechuan Rupee"; gold; two obverses) ND (1903-1905) back
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1 Rupee - In the name of Guangxu, 1875-1908 "Szechuan Rupee"; gold; two obverses ND

 
Gold 20.40 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Tibet (China)
Period
Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1903-1905
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1902-1942)
Composition
Gold
Weight
20.40 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#297540
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bust of Guangxu facing left wearing cap and floral garmet.

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Rupee coin from Tibet (China) made of Gold weighing 20.40g 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 is a rare example of a coin issued by the Qing dynasty that was not minted in the traditional Manchu style, but rather in a more modern, Western-style design.