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1 Rupee "Lukuan Rupee" ND
| Silver | 11.53 g | - |
| Issuer | Tibet (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1902-1903 |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1902-1942) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.53 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#63549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Tibetan characters surrounded by more characters.
Script: Tibetan
Lettering: ངེད་ གསུམ་ ཞོ་ དར་
Translation:
nged gsum zho dar
Lukuan enough silver / Three Sho
Edge
Plain
Comment
This was struck in or near Kangding (Tachienlu / Lukuan). It was meant to replace the Indian Rupee, which was used in eastern Tibet and western Szechuan in the 19th century, and is considered the forerunner of the Szechuan Rupee.Y#A1.2 is said to have a different inscription; however, confirmation is needed on what the inscription is. This piece is seemingly unique, and is located in Kann's collection.
Interesting fact
The Lukuan Rupee was used as a form of currency in Tibet during the early 20th century, specifically between 1902 and 1903. It was made of silver and weighed 11.53 grams. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of dollars.
