1 Rupee - In the name of Guangxu, 1875-1908 "Szechuan Rupee"; silver ND
| Silver (Varying; See below) | 11.40 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Tibet (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1902-1942 |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1902-1942) |
| Composition | Silver (Varying; See below) |
| Weight | 11.40 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 April 1958 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17136 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 46% |
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
Many varieties exist, as listed below. For an in-depth analysis, see here.
- Y#3: Ag .880 to .935; issued from 1902-1911; Chengdu Mint
- Y#3.1: Ag .880 to .835; issued from 1902-1911; Chengdu Mint
- Y#3.2: Ag .700 to .740; issued from 1911-1916 and 1930-1933; Chengdu Mint
- Y#3.4: Ag .500 to .650; issued from 1933-1939; Kangding Mint
- Y#3.5: Ag .420 to .500; issued from 1933-1939; Kangding Mint
- Y#3.3: Ag .420 to .500; issued from 1939-1942; Kangding Mint
3.6 Mace was the defined mint weight of these coins.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in Tibet, which was a rare occurrence for Chinese coins at the time. The coin was minted during the reign of Guangxu, who was the only emperor of the Qing dynasty to issue coins in Tibet. The coin's design features the Chinese characters "大清印度" (Da Qing yin du) which means "Great Qing Empire, Tibetan Region". This coin is a unique piece of history that showcases the cultural and economic exchange between China and Tibet during the late Qing period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1911-1933) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rupee - In the name of Guangxu, 1875-1908 ("Szechuan Rupee"; silver) ND (1902-1942) coin.
