Secret Markers
There are
secret marks on some Gaden Thangkas. These marks indicate a sophisticated
control of the details of the design of the coin. Probable the
marks
were introduced as a method of controlling or detecting forgeries and partly to
identify the official responsible monk or the date of issue.
1.
Biii
Reverse
side of Biii,
There is a dot to the left of one of the oval frames. A three little
crescents with an angel to the left (or right) is located on the left side
of the oval frame located on the other side of the coin. The top frame is joined
to the central octagon by a small line.
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