© PCGS
© PCGS
2 Sho - In the name of Xuantong, 1908-1912 ND
1910 year| Silver | 6.74 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Tibet (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1910 |
| Value | 2 Sho (0.2) |
| Currency | Srang (1792-1959) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.74 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297477 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left with lotus flower in the centre.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
宣
藏 通
統
Translation:
Xuan Tong Bao Cang
Xuantong (Emperor) / Tibetan coin
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in China. The Xuantong Emperor, who ruled from 1908 to 1912, was the last emperor of the Qing dynasty, and his reign marked the end of over two thousand years of imperial rule in China. The coin's minting was likely a response to the economic and political pressures of the time, as the Qing government struggled to maintain its power and influence in the face of growing internal and external threats. Despite its historical significance, the coin remains a relatively rare and valuable collector's item, offering a glimpse into a pivotal moment in Chinese history.
