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1 Tangka "Ranjana Tangka"
| Silver | 4.87 g | - |
| Issuer | Tibet (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 28-46 (1880-1912) |
| Calendar | Tibetan (16th cycle) |
| Value | 1 Tangka |
| Currency | Tangka (1640-1959) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.87 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#124282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Ornate lotus design surrounded Ranjana characters within a box, all surrounded by decorative designs with Tibetan date below.
Scripts: Ranjana, Tibetan
Lettering: ༡༥ - ༢༨
Translation: Cycle 15 / Year 28
Edge
Plain
Comment
The basic design copies the Mohars struck in Kathmandu (Nepal) in the name of Pratap Simha, which were exported for use in Tibet. While these were unofficially struck by traders, a law in 1881 said there would be no distinction made between official and unofficial coins, and so these pieces were widely accepted.Even though all coins are dated, the vast majority of dates are ficticious, with only four being accepted as real dates (15 - 28, 15 - 30, 15 - 40, and 15 - 46).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Tangka ("Ranjana Tangka") 28-46 (1880-1912) from Tibet (China) made of Silver weighing 4.87 g is that it features a unique blend of Tibetan and Chinese design elements. The coin's obverse features a portrait of the Tibetan king, while the reverse features a stylized dragon and the Chinese characters for "Tangka" and "Silver." This blend of designs reflects the complex cultural and political relationship between Tibet and China during the time period in which the coin was minted.
