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1 Tangka "Vartula Tangka"; single circle / single circle ND
| Silver | 5.45 g | - |
| Issuer | Tibet (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1763-1764 |
| Value | 1 Tangka |
| Currency | Tangka (1640-1959) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.45 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Wheel within single circle surrounded by Vartula characters within the petals of an eight-petalled lotus.
Script: Ranjana
Lettering: ज ज ज ज ज ज ज ज
Translation:
dza = ja = jaya?
Victorious
Edge
Plain
Comment
The legend is possibly a reference to the dharma cakra (Wheel of Law), which was set in motion by Buddha and is one of the Eight Auspicious symbols, with the inside pattern being that same wheel.This coins are daid to have been struck by the first Demo Tulku Regent in 1763-1764; however, that is only a theory and not confirmed.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Tangka ("Vartula Tangka"; single circle / single circle) ND (1763-1764) from Tibet (China) made of Silver weighing 5.45 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 features a traditional Chinese dragon motif. This blending of design styles reflects the complex cultural and political relationship between Tibet and China during the 18th century.
