![]() ![]() The reverse side of this coin shows an 8-petalled wheel/flower within a star surrounded by the legend: “Ga-den Palace, victorious in all directions” symbolizing the 8 pathways to enlightenment and good fortune. ![]() Matsyayugma - Golden fish, salvation from suffering, fertility. Kalasha– Vase of abundance contains water of immortality. Dharmachakra- Wheel of the Law the eight spokes represent the eightfold path completion and salvation through Buddha's teachings. Shrivasta- An infinite knot long life and never-ending love. Dhvaja- Banner the victory of Buddha's teachings. The Tanka’s obverse shows a Lotus flower within a circle surrounded by the 8 Buddhist Lucky Symbols: Chattra- Parasol protection against all evil. It closed two years later, re-opened in 1836, and produced coins for only a little over 100 years more before the country was conquered. Tibetan coinage is quite scarce and the first Tibetan government mint opened in 1791. The Dalai Lamas, the spiritual leader purposely isolated the country for over a thousand years. Tibet historically represented a forbidden land encircled by the Himalayan and Kunlum mountains. They were minted around the time of the 12th Dalai Lama. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding the size of an item.ĭescription:These Tibetan silver coins known as Ga-den Tankas are considered by many to be the most beautiful of all Tibetan coins. For comparison, a Quarter weighs 5.7 grams and a Half Dollar weighs 12.5 grams. The weight shown is the total weight of the jewelry item. Some pendants that have an irregular shape are measured total width by height. Silver Coin in 14k Gold Pendant, Weight 6.2g Framed Coin Size: 29mm Diameter. The Framed Coin Size Diameter is a measurement of the coin including the gold bezel, measured across the pendant from 9 o'clock to 3 o'clock. ![]()
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