One of three bank notes of Tibet and three modern coins of Tibet and China. Mr Ato, a lama, brought this money with him when he emigrated from Tibet in 1957.
China, Ch'ing Dynasty, half yuan (half dollar), Szechuan province (made for use in Tibet), c.1896-1908 (Coole, Coins in China's History, p. 89).
History note: Under Review
Method of acquisition: Given (1992-10-01) by Ato Rinpoche
Circa 1896 - Circa 1908
Object composed of silver
Accession number: CM.747-1992
Primary reference Number: 276754
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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