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The Dalai Lama’s Pocket Change
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Country:
Tibet |
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Date:
1875-1920 |
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Metal:
Silver |
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Denomination:
1
Tangka |
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Weight:
4.2 - 4.6 g |
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Diameter:
28 mm |
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Condition:
Extremely Fine |
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Obverse:
Stylized lotus flower surrounded by 8 Buddhist symbols of luck in radiating petals.
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Reverse:
8 petaled wheel within a star surrounded by Tibetan inscriptions in 8 ovals reading, "Ga-den Palace, Happy and Victorious in all directions."
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| Remote Tibet is home to Mt. Everest and the Dalai Lama. Coins from this mysterious country are extremely scarce because of self-imposed isolation. This beautiful silver Tibetan coin features Buddhist symbols of good luck. These coins date from 1875-1920, and only a few are available! |
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