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1 Fanam Pattern
1815 year| Copper | 3.6 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1802-1820) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1815 |
| Value | 1 Fanam = 1⁄12 Rixdollar |
| Currency | Rixdollar (1796-1828) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#318791 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: F A N A M .
Comment
Overstruck on a copper Duit (¼ Stuiver).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Fanam coin from Sri Lanka is that it features a unique blend of traditional Sri Lankan designs and British colonial influences. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized lion, which is a symbol of the Sinhalese kingdom, while the reverse side features a rendition of the British royal coat of arms. This blending of design elements reflects the complex history of Sri Lanka during the colonial period, where traditional local customs and British colonial rule coexisted.
