© PCGS
© PCGS
2 Tangka "Ga-den Tangka" ND
1912 year| Silver | 8.56 g | - |
| Issuer | Tibet (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1912 |
| Value | 2 Tangka |
| Currency | Tangka (1640-1959) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.56 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297610 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Ornate lotus design surrounded by the Buddhist Eight Auspicious symbols (a white parasol, a conch shell, a treasure vase, a victory banner, a dharma wheel, a pair of golden fish, an endless knot, and a lotus flower) within the petals of an eight-petalled lotus.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Tangka ("Ga-den Tangka") ND (1912) from Tibet (China) made of Silver weighing 8.56 g is that it features a unique blend of Tibetan and Chinese design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Tibetan mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum" surrounded by a traditional Tibetan border, while the reverse side features the Chinese legend "大清通宝" (Da Qing Tong Bao) meaning "Great Qing Dynasty Common Currency" in Chinese characters. This blend of cultures reflects the complex history of Tibet and its relationship with China during the early 20th century.
