© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
2½ Skar
| Copper | 2.20 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Tibet (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 52-54 (1918-1920) |
| Calendar | Tibetan (16th cycle) |
| Value | 2½ Skar (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Srang (1792-1959) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.20 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 4 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#19096 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Triratna (triple gem) surrounded by arabesques and Tibetan characters.
Script: Tibetan
Lettering:
སྐར
ཕྱེད་ གསུ
Translation:
skar phyed gsum
Half off three Skar
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2½ Skar coin from Tibet (China) made of Copper weighing 2.20 g is interesting because it was produced during a brief period of Tibetan independence between 1918 and 1920, before the country was occupied by China. The coin features the Tibetan script and symbols, showcasing the country's unique culture and heritage.
