1 Tangka "Sri Mangalam Tangka"; with curves; gold ND
1785 year| Gold | 6.53 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Tibet (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1785 |
| Value | 1 Tangka |
| Currency | Tangka (1640-1959) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.53 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quatrefoil within square frame with curves coming out, all surrounded by dots and Tibetan characters within four lozenge-shaped hexagons.
Script: Tibetan
Lettering: ཤྲི་ མམ་ ག་ ལམ་
Translation:
shri mam ga lam
Good luck
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type is said to have been struck by the 8th Dalai Lama in the year 1785 for the 50th Anniversary of the Chinese Emperor.This example in gold has been published on Zeno.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Tangka ("Sri Mangalam Tangka"; with curves; gold) ND (1785) from Tibet (China) made of Gold weighing 6.53 g is that it is one of the few coins from Tibet that was made of gold, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time. The use of gold for coins was a symbol of the wealth and power of the Tibetan government, and it was only used for a limited number of coins. This coin is a unique piece of history that showcases the craftsmanship and wealth of Tibet during that time period.
