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1 Fanam Trial Strike
1815 year| Lead | 11 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 | Lead |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#142555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FANAM
1
150
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Fanam (Trial Strike) 1815 from Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) made of Lead weighing 11 g is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples existing in the world. It is considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists and historians, and its rarity and historical significance make it a fascinating piece of Sri Lankan history.
