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1 Fanam Trial Strike
1815 year| Bronze | 8 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 | Bronze |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#142554 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FANAM
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150
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Fanam (Trial Strike) 1815 from Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) made of Bronze weighing 8 g is that it is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage. It was produced during a time of great change in Sri Lanka, as the country was transitioning from a colonial territory to an independent nation, and the coin's design reflects this shift in power. Additionally, the use of bronze in the coin's minting process was a deliberate choice, as it was a more affordable and accessible material than other metals, making it a unique and interesting example of coinage from this time period.
