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1⁄192 Rixdollar
1802 year| Silver plated bronze | 2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1802-1820) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1802 |
| Value | 1⁄192 Rixdollar |
| Currency | Rixdollar (1796-1828) |
| Composition | Silver plated bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#20989 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Elephant facing left, date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1802
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1⁄192 Rixdollar 1802 from Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) is a rare and unique coin that was minted during the Dutch colonial period in Sri Lanka. It is interesting to note that this coin was not meant for circulation but was instead created as a collector's item or a gift for dignitaries. The coin's design features the Dutch coat of arms on one side and a depiction of a Sri Lankan temple on the other, highlighting the blending of cultures that occurred during the colonial period. Additionally, the use of silver-plated bronze in the coin's minting process adds to its distinctiveness and value among collectors.
