Watch List notes:

(t) CHINA. Tibet. Trio of Tangkas (3 Pieces), ND (1907-12). All PCGS Gold Shield Certified.
All coins KM-Y-F13.1; Rhodes-F(vi). 12mm inner circle variety.

1) PCGS MS-62.

2) PCGS AU-58.

3) PCGS AU-55.

---An often misunderstood issue, there are three major varieties encountered for this Tangka issue (5-6 grams in weight).

1) Rhodes-F(vi): Struck using a screw press with a large circle (12mm) around the lotus flower (the specimens above).

2) Rhodes-F(vii): Likely struck using a screw press. The circle around the lotus flower is smaller and the style is slightly finer. Beads around the border range from 61 to 85.

3) Machine-Struck Rhodes-F(vi): A very rare variety of which around 7 specimens are known. There are 56 obverse beads and 57 reverse beads on this issue. cf. ANS # 1973.217.36; British Museum # 1989,0904.274.

Estimate: $100.00- $200.00