1⁄48 Rixdollar 1802-1804 front 1⁄48 Rixdollar 1802-1804 back
1⁄48 Rixdollar 1802-1804 photo
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1⁄48 Rixdollar

 
Copper 10.1 g 30.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972)
King
George III (1802-1820)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1802-1804
Value
1⁄48 Rixdollar
Currency
Rixdollar (1796-1828)
Composition
Copper
Weight
10.1 g
Diameter
30.5 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#56508
Rarity index
63%

Reverse

Elephant facing left, date in exergue

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1802

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1/48 Rixdollar coin from Sri Lanka, also known as Ceylon, is interesting because it was issued during a brief period of British rule in the early 19th century. The coin was minted in 1802-1804 and bears the image of King George III on one side and a crowned shield with the letters "Ceylon" on the other. It was made of copper and weighs 10.1 grams. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, providing a glimpse into the history of Sri Lanka's currency and its colonial past.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1802  2700000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1⁄48 Rixdollar 1802-1804 coin.