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1 Rixdollar - George III Trial Strike
1815 year| Silver | 8.98 g | 26.8 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1802-1820) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1815 |
| Value | 1 Rixdollar |
| Currency | Rixdollar (1796-1828) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.98 g |
| Diameter | 26.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#142551 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Laureate bust facing right
Script: Latin
Lettering: GEORGIUS III D:G: BRITANNIARUM REX
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Rixdollar - George III (Trial Strike) 1815 from Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) made of Silver weighing 8.98 g is that it is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples existing in the world. It was minted in 1815 as a trial strike, and it features a portrait of King George III on one side and a depiction of a lion on the other. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it highly sought after by collectors and numismatists.
