© NIRC
© NIRC
1 Srang
| Silver | 18.10 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Tibet (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 43-53 (1909-1919) |
| Calendar | Tibetan (16th cycle) |
| Value | 1 Srang |
| Currency | Srang (1792-1959) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 18.10 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#225511 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Triratna (triple gem) surrounded by Tibetan characters, all surrounded by the Buddhist Eight Auspicious symbols (a white parasol, a conch shell, a treasure vase, a victory banner, a dharma wheel, a pair of golden fish, an endless knot, and a lotus flower) within the petals of an eight-petalled lotus.
Script: Tibetan
Lettering: རབ་བྱུང་ ༡༥་ ལོ་ ༤༣་ ཏམ་ སྲང་གང་
Translation:
rab byung 15 lo 43 tam srang gang
Cycle 15, year 43, one tam Srang
Edge
Reeded or smooth.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Srang 43-53 (1909-1919) from Tibet (China) made of Silver weighing 18.10 g is that it features a unique blend of Tibetan and Chinese design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Tibetan mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum" in Tibetan script, while the reverse side features the Chinese dragon and phoenix, symbolizing the unity between Tibet and China. This coin was minted during the reign of the 13th Dalai Lama and was used as a means of currency in Tibet during that time.
