© PCGS
© PCGS
10 Srang Moon and sun
| Billon | 16.70 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Tibet (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 23-26 (1949-1952) |
| Calendar | Tibetan (16th cycle) |
| Value | 10 Srang |
| Currency | Srang (1792-1959) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 16.70 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#21362 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Two Mongoose facing a banner of victory over disharmony with Tibetan characters above, all surrounded by more characters within the petals of an eight-petalled lotus.
Script: Tibetan
Lettering:
ཆོས་སྲིད་ གཉིས་ལྡན་ རབ་བྱུང་ བཅུ་དྲུག་
སོ ༢༢
སྲང ༡༠
Translation:
chos srid gnyis ldan rab byung bcu drug / lo 22 / srang 10
The religious and political government, Cycle sixteen / Year 22 / 10 Srang
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
For the different varieties, the dot is after the denomination.Interesting fact
The 10 Srang coin from Tibet (China) features a unique design that reflects the country's cultural and religious beliefs. The obverse side of the coin depicts the moon and sun, which are considered sacred symbols in Tibetan Buddhism. The moon represents the feminine principle and is associated with the night, while the sun represents the masculine principle and is associated with the day. The combination of the moon and sun on the coin symbolizes the harmony and balance between these two principles. Additionally, the coin's design also includes the Tibetan script for the number 10, which is written in a clockwise direction, indicating the coin's denomination. This coin is a rare and interesting example of the fusion of religion, culture, and currency in Tibet's history.
