1 Rixdollar (Trial Strike) 1812 front 1 Rixdollar (Trial Strike) 1812 back
1 Rixdollar (Trial Strike) 1812 photo
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1 Rixdollar Trial Strike

1812 year
Silver 8.98 g 26.8 mm
Description
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
References
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.