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1 Stuiver
| Copper | 14 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| Period | Dutch occupation (1640-1802) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1783-1792 |
| Value | 1 Stuiver |
| Currency | Stuiver (1660-1796) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#144297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Denomination
Lettering:
1792
ப௪
Translation: Quarter Fanam
Edge
Plain
Comment
Jaffna Mint, Tamil lettering.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Stuiver coin from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) is that it was used as a form of currency during the Dutch colonial period. The coin was introduced by the Dutch East India Company in the late 18th century and was used for everyday transactions. It was made of copper and had a value of 1/16th of a Dutch guilder. The coin features an image of a lion on one side and the Dutch East India Company's monogram on the other. Despite its small value, the 1 Stuiver coin played an important role in the economy of Sri Lanka during this time period.
