Tibet – 5 Skar Copper Coin
BE1552 (1918) | Lotus Reverse Type | VF Details – Bent
Description
A historic 1918 Tibet 5 Skar copper coin from the Ganden Phodrang government period (the Tibetan government before incorporation into the People's Republic of China). Tibetan coinage from this era is highly collectible because of its distinctive Buddhist designs, unique script, and connection to Tibet's independent monetary system during the early 20th century.
This coin features traditional Tibetan symbolism, including the lotus design, an important Buddhist symbol representing purity and spiritual enlightenment. The reverse displays Tibetan inscriptions surrounding decorative elements, reflecting the artistic style used on Tibetan coinage of the period.
This example is graded VF Details – Bent. Despite the bending, the coin retains clear design elements and remains an attractive example of early 20th-century Tibetan currency. Coins from Tibet are popular among collectors because of their cultural importance, unusual designs, and limited production compared with mainstream Chinese coinage.
Country: Tibet
Period: Ganden Phodrang Government
Date: BE1552 (1918)
Denomination: 5 Skar
Metal: Copper
Design: Lotus Reverse
Grade: NGC VF Details
Condition: Bent
Reference: Y#19
