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© PCGS
5 Skar
| Copper | 6.20 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Tibet (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 47-52 (1913-1918) |
| Calendar | Tibetan (16th cycle) |
| Value | 5 Skar (0.05) |
| Currency | Srang (1792-1959) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.20 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#40861 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Flower 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
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5 Skar 47-52 (1913-1918) from Tibet (China) made of Copper weighing 6.20 g is that it features a unique blend of Tibetan and Chinese design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of the 13th Dalai Lama, while the reverse side features a traditional Tibetan motif of a wheel and a lotus flower, surrounded by Chinese characters. This blend of designs reflects the complex cultural and political relationship between Tibet and China during the early 20th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 (1913) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Skar 47-52 (1913-1918) coin.
