© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Tangka Presentation Tangka ND
1953 year| Silver | 4.10 g | 26.7 mm |
| Issuer | Tibet (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1953 |
| Value | 1 Tangka |
| Currency | Tangka (1640-1959) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.10 g |
| Diameter | 26.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#47607 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Lotus flower 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
Reeded.
Comment
These coins were struck for presentations to the monks, which later saw general circulation. The dies are dated "rab lo" 927, which would be equivalent to 1953.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Tangka (Presentation Tangka) ND (1953) from Tibet (China) made of Silver weighing 4.10g is that it features a unique blend of Tibetan and Chinese design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Potala Palace, the former residence of the Dalai Lama, while the reverse side features the Chinese national emblem, which includes a representation of the Tiananmen Gate in Beijing. This blending of cultural symbols reflects the complex history and political relationship between Tibet and China during the time period in which the coin was minted.
