⅛ Duit 1747 front ⅛ Duit 1747 back
⅛ Duit 1747 photo
© Lakdiva Coins

⅛ Duit

1747 year
Tin-lead 1.38 g 12.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972)
Period
Dutch occupation (1640-1802)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1747
Value
⅛ Duit (1⁄64)
Currency
Stuiver (1660-1796)
Composition
Tin-lead
Weight
1.38 g
Diameter
12.5 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#144278
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Denomination

Lettering:
අක
මිල

Translation: Aka Mila

Edge

Plain

Comment

Centre punch not holed through.

Interesting fact

The ⅛ Duit 1747 coin from Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) made of Tin-lead weighing 1.38 g is interesting because it is one of the smallest coins ever produced, with a diameter of only 13mm.