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5 Skar
| Copper | 2.80 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Tibet (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 52-56 (1918-1922) |
| Calendar | Tibetan (16th cycle) |
| Value | 5 Skar (0.05) |
| Currency | Srang (1792-1959) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.80 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
Tibetan characters surrounded by arabesques and more characters.
Script: Tibetan
Lettering:
རབ་བྱུང་ ༡༥་ ལོ་ ༤༦་
ལྔ་
སྐར
Translation:
rab byung 15 lo 43 / skar lnga
Cylce 15, Year 46 / Five Skar
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
Those with a dot to the left of central reverse characters were struck at Upper Dode (Y#19.1); those without a dot were struck at Lower Dode (Y#19).Interesting fact
The 5 Skar coin from Tibet (China) made of Copper weighing 2.80g has an interesting fact that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in Tibet. The coin was issued between 1918 and 1922, a period when Tibet was transitioning from a feudal society to a modern nation-state. The coin's design, which features a stylized image of the Tibetan snow lion, symbolizes Tibet's rich cultural heritage and its connection to the natural world. Despite the challenges faced during this time, the 5 Skar coin remains a testament to Tibet's resilience and its ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 (1918) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 54 (1920) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 55 (1921) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 56 (1922) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Skar 52-56 (1918-1922) coin.
