Ancient Tibetan 1 Sho Coin from Free Tibet Mounted as a Pendant
An ancient Tibetan copper coin of 1 Sho, minted between 1918 and 1928, during the era of Free Tibet. This copper coin features the famous snow lion motif, a major symbol of spiritual strength, dignity, and protection in Tibetan tradition.
Mounted as a pendant in a non-destructive manner (a handcrafted brass frame), it can be worn without direct alteration of the coin. This mounting allows for the preservation of the object's historical integrity while offering the possibility of wearing a true relic of ancient Tibet.
This ancient Tibetan coin is a rare and historically rich object, at once a historical currency, a cultural symbol, and a spiritual artifact for enthusiasts of Tibet, Tibetan Buddhism, and ancient sacred objects.
Features:
- 📐 Dimensions: Diameter 25 mm
- ⚓ Weight: Approximately 5.5 grams
The snow lion, depicted in the center of the coin, evokes the pure power of sacred mountains, the protection of the Dharma, and the indomitable spirit of Tibet. Wearing this coin is like keeping a tangible fragment of an ancient spiritual civilization close to you.
🦁 This ancient coin from Free Tibet still seems to carry the echo of the high plateaus, the wind of the Himalayan passes, and the prayers whispered before the monasteries. Its patinated copper preserves the memory of a vanished world, but whose spiritual strength remains alive.