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1 Rixdollar Trial Strike
1812 yearSilver | 8.98 g | 26.8 mm |
Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
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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 |
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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.