Tibet

Until 1913 Tibet belonged to Chinese Empire. At 1913 Tibet became an independent country (de-facto), but at the same time any of states didn't recognize the independence of Tibet (de-jure).
Anyway, Tibet was an independent country since 1913 until 1951 in fact. And had an own ruler (Dalai Lama) and currency.
Monetary system of Tibet was quite difficult: 15 skar = 1-1/2 sho; 1-1/2 sho = 1 tangka; 10 sho = 1 srang.

 

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In October 1950 Chinese army intured in East Tibet. The army of Tibet lost 5738 people and was defeated. At May 1951 Tibet became an autonomous part of the People's Republic of China.
The last coins of Tibet was released at 1953.

 

5 sho 1953, copper. The last release of coins of Tibet. I like the lion very much.

 

That is all.

 

Is that a die crack on the 2nd image at 12:30 and going down into the center?

 

first of all to correct the history books tibet never belong to china, until taken by force in 1959

 

there in dependency was challenge , due to trade negotiation with china , and the tibetan government started having problems with the chiniese trade routers

 

ahh i dont care.. its a load of crap any ways its the past..

 

die cracks for tibetan coins is common

 

I think, it is a deffect of circulation. Mechanic damage.

 

I'm not going to start a debate of Tibet and China relationship but they do have some going back in 1600s.

http://ykleungn.tripod.com/tibcoins.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historical_money_of_Tibet

I have been trying to get my hands on a Qing dynasty Tibetan coin but found it just a bit out of my reach every time I see one for sale.

 

Thanks for posting your c

 

Now that's strange. Only posted part of my response. Anyway...I appreciate you posting the interesting coins from your collection, my friend.

Bruce

 

Thank you very much for your kind words, Bruce.
Sincerely yours.
Eugene

 

Privately struck Tibet proof 5 Shokang:



Tibet copper proof 5 Shokang 1947 privately struck in 1978 at Valcambi mint in Switzerland.

Authorized by the Dalai Lama to raise funds for the Tibetan independence movement.

 

You should copy and paste that into the error section: "how much is my missing oin post worth?"

 

Is the left image a royal crest or something to do with the Dalai Lama?

 

Yeah, good idea, longnine! You think it would raise the value if I got it slabbed?

Bruce

 

One sho 1924, copper.

 

1 sho (1937 I think) Tapchi mint, from "12 for a dollar" bin.