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⅓ Rixdollar - George IV Counterstamped ND
1823 year| Silver | 2.86 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| King | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1823 |
| Value | ⅓ Rixdollar |
| Currency | Rixdollar (1796-1828) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.86 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#59151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Lettering
Lettering: ٦
Translation: Struck at Arcot in the 6th year
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Counterstamped Crown on Madras Arcot ¼ Rupee of Alamgir II, KM# 413Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was counterstamped with the letters "ND" which stands for "Nova Dacia," indicating that it was issued during the reign of George IV, who ruled the British Empire from 1820 to 1830. This counterstamp was applied to coins that were minted in Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka) during this time period, and it signifies the coin's connection to the British colonial era.
