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½ Stiver - George III
1815 year| Copper | 4.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1802-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1815 |
| Value | ½ Stiver (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Rixdollar (1796-1828) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#22517 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 40% |
Reverse
Elephant facing left, denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CEYLON
ONE
HALF STIVER
1815
Engraver: Thomas Wyon the Younger
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ Stiver coin from Sri Lanka, also known as Ceylon, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King George III in 1815, and it features an image of the king on one side and a crowned shield with the letters "Ceylon" on the other. Additionally, it's made of copper and weighs 4.5 grams, which is relatively light compared to other coins of similar size and denomination.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1815 | 2400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Stiver - George III 1815 coin.
