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1⁄48 Rixdollar
1802 year| Silver plated bronze | 10.1 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1802-1820) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1802 |
| Value | 1⁄48 Rixdollar |
| Currency | Rixdollar (1796-1828) |
| Composition | Silver plated bronze |
| Weight | 10.1 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#20991 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Elephant facing left, date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1802
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1/48 Rixdollar 1802 from Sri Lanka, also known as Ceylon, is a non-circulating coin made of silver-plated bronze and weighs 10.1 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the time of the Dutch colonial rule in Sri Lanka, specifically in the year 1802. The coin features the coat of arms of the Dutch East India Company on one side and a seated Buddha on the other, reflecting the cultural and historical significance of the region.
