5 Sho (Pattern) ND (1910) front 5 Sho (Pattern) ND (1910) back
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5 Sho Pattern ND

1910 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Tibet (China)
Period
Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959)
Type
Pattern
Year
1910
Value
5 Sho (0.5)
Currency
Srang (1792-1959)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#297686
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Wheel of Law surrounded by flaming jewel, ribbons, and lotus flower below, all 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

Reeded.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Sho (Pattern) ND (1910) from Tibet (China) made of Silver is that it features a unique blend of Tibetan and Chinese design elements. The coin's obverse features a portrait of the Tibetan king, while the reverse depicts a traditional Chinese dragon, highlighting the cultural exchange and influence between the two regions during that time period.