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1 Skar - In the name of Xuantong, 1908-1912 ND
1910 year| Copper | 6.50 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Tibet (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1910 |
| Value | 1 Skar (0.01) |
| Currency | Srang (1792-1959) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.50 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297476 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left with flower in the centre.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
宣
藏 寶
統
Translation:
Xuan Tong Bao Cang
Xuantong (Emperor) / Tibetan coin
Edge
Plain
Comment
Counterfeits are known to existInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Skar coin from Tibet (China) is that it features a unique blend of Tibetan and Chinese design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of a sitting Buddha, while the reverse side features the Chinese dragon and phoenix, symbolizing the unity between Tibet and China. This coin is a rare example of a coin that reflects the cultural exchange and fusion between two distinct civilizations.
