coin
- Museum number
- 1989,0904.432
- Description
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Silver coin. Struck in fine silver for presentation by the Dalai Lama to monks. (whole)
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Tibetan legend in 4 outer panels of square, jewel in central square. (obverse)
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Eight lucky signs in petals around wheel. (reverse)
- Production date
- 1909 (circa)
- Dimensions
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Diameter: 26 millimetres
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Weight: 3.23 grammes
- $Inscriptions
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- Curator's comments
- The records for the Tibetan coins and banknotes in the British Museum collection were checked and confirmed in 2009-2010 by Mr Nicholas Rhodes (1946-2011).
- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 1989
- Department
- Money and Medals
- Registration number
- 1989,0904.432