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7½ Skar
| Copper | 3.60 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Tibet (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Ganden Phodrang (1642-1959) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 52-60 (1918-1926) |
| Calendar | Tibetan (16th cycle) |
| Value | 7½ Skar (3⁄40) |
| Currency | Srang (1792-1959) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.60 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 8 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#19095 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
Three fish with dots around, all surrounded by Tibetan characters.
Script: Tibetan
Lettering: རབ་བྱུང་ ༡༥་ ལོ་ ༥༥་ སྐར་ཕྱེད་བརྒྱད་
Translation:
rab byung 15 lo 55 skar phyed brgyad
Cycle 15, Year 55, half off eight Skar
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 7½ Skar coin from Tibet (China) made of Copper weighing 3.60 g has an interesting fact that it was used as a form of currency in Tibet during a time of great change and political upheaval. The coin was introduced during the reign of the 13th Dalai Lama, who was attempting to modernize Tibet and introduce new economic reforms. The coin was used alongside other forms of currency, such as silver and gold, and was valued at 7½ skar, which was a significant amount at the time. Despite its value, the coin was not widely used and was eventually phased out in favor of other forms of currency. Today, the coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, providing a unique glimpse into Tibet's economic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 (1918) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 53 (1919) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 54 (1920) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 55 (1921) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 7½ Skar 52-60 (1918-1926) coin.
