1 Sho Pattern; copper
57 (1923) year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Tibet (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 57 (1923) |
| Calendar | Tibetan (16th cycle) |
| Value | 1 Sho (0.1) |
| Currency | Srang (1792-1959) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297617 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tibetan characters surrounded by arabesques and more characters.
Script: Tibetan
Lettering:
རབ་བྱུང་ ༡༥་ ལོ་ ༥༧་
ཞོ་ གར
Translation:
rab byung 15 lo 57 / zho gang
Cylce 15, Year 57 / One Sho
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Sho (Pattern; copper) 57 (1923) from Tibet (China) made of Copper is that it is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item. The coin was minted in 1923 during the reign of the 13th Dalai Lama, and it features a unique blend of Tibetan and Chinese design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of the Dalai Lama, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a snow lion, which is a symbol of Tibet. The coin is made of copper and has a diameter of 24 mm. Due to its rarity and historical significance, the Pattern 1 Sho coin is highly prized among collectors of Tibetan and Chinese numismatics.
