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© PCGS
1 Tangka "Kong-par Tangka"; type 1; single circle
| Silver | 5.34 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Tibet (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 46-47 (1792-1793) |
| Calendar | Tibetan (16th cycle) |
| Value | 1 Tangka |
| Currency | Tangka (1640-1959) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.34 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297895 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate lotus design within single circle 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.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Tangka ("Kong-par Tangka"; type 1; single circle) 46-47 (1792-1793) from Tibet (China) made of Silver weighing 5.34 g is that it features a unique blend of Tibetan and Chinese design elements. The coin's obverse features a stylized portrait of the Tibetan king, while the reverse bears the Chinese imperial dragon, symbolizing the union between the two nations. This coin is a rare and valuable example of cultural exchange and fusion in numismatics.
