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5 Skar
43 (1909) year| Copper | 6.08 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Tibet (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 43 (1909) |
| Calendar | Tibetan (16th cycle) |
| Value | 5 Skar (0.05) |
| Currency | Srang (1792-1959) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.08 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297394 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Triratna (triple gem) surrounded by Tibetan characters
Script: Tibetan
Lettering: རབ་བྱུང་ ༡༥་ ལོ་ ༤༣་ སྐར་ལྔ་
Translation:
rab byung 15 lo 43 skar lnga
Cycle 15, Year 43, five Skar
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Skar 43 coin from Tibet (China) made of Copper weighing 6.08 g is interesting because 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 Chinese-style border, while the reverse side features the Chinese dragon and phoenix symbols. This blending of cultural motifs reflects the complex history and political relationship between Tibet and China during the time period in which the coin was minted.
