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1 Rixdollar Trial Strike
1812 year| Silver | 8.98 g | 26.8 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1802-1820) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1812 |
| 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#142552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Elephant facing left, date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1812
Engraver: Thomas Wyon the Younger
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Rixdollar (Trial Strike) 1812 from Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) made of Silver weighing 8.98 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples in existence. It is considered a numismatic treasure and is highly sought after by collectors.