Bhutan. 3 Rupees 1966 – Silver King Jigme Wangchuck coin...

Bhutan – 3 Rupees 1966 – Silver King Jigme Wangchuck coin in a silver pendant mount Obverse The type depicts the crowned bust of King Jigme Wangchuck facing left, with Tibetan inscriptions and the dates 1926–1952. This side is not shown in the supplied photograph. Reverse Double vajra within a circular border, flanked by ornamental scrolls. Tibetan inscription above, with the date divided 19–66 and BHUTAN 3 RUPEES below. Set within a plain silver bezel, suspended from a tapered bail. The bail’s metal is unconfirmed. References Reference: KM 32a. Specifications Coin metal: Silver, .925 fineness Mount: Silver bezel; bail metal unconfirmed Total weight: 31.3 g, including mount and bail Diameter: 39 mm Mint: Royal Mint, London Date: 1966 Issue: 40th anniversary of the accession of Jigme Wangchuck

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