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1 Tangka "Kong-par Tangka"; type 3 ND
1860 year| Silver | 4.37 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Tibet (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1860 |
| Value | 1 Tangka |
| Currency | Tangka (1640-1959) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.37 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#95414 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
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 3) ND (1860) from Tibet (China) made of Silver weighing 4.37 g is that it features a unique blend of Tibetan and Chinese design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized portrait of the Tibetan king, while the reverse side features a traditional Chinese dragon motif. This blending of design styles reflects the complex cultural and political relationship between Tibet and China during the 19th century.
