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© PCGS
5 Srang Pattern; silver
927 (1953) year| Silver |
| Issuer | Tibet (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 927 (1953) |
| Calendar | Tibetan (16th cycle) |
| Value | 5 Srang |
| Currency | Srang (1792-1959) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297631 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wheel of Law surrounded by flaming jewel, ribbons, and lotus flower below, all surrounded by Tibetan characters.
Script: Tibetan
Lettering: ཆོས་སྲིད་ གཉིས་ལྡན་ རབ་ལོ་ ༩༢༧་
Translation:
ljongs chos srid gnyis ldan rab lo 927
Cyclic year 927 of the both the religious and worldly [government]
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Srang (Pattern; silver) 927 (1953) from Tibet (China) made of Silver is that it is a rare and valuable coin that was minted during a time of great change in Tibet. The coin was minted in 1953, just a few years after the Chinese invasion of Tibet in 1950, and it features a unique blend of traditional Tibetan design elements and communist symbols. This coin is a fascinating piece of history that reflects the complex political and cultural dynamics of the time.
