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1⁄48 Rupee Trial Strike
1794 year| Copper | 13.86 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1802-1820) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1794 |
| Value | 1⁄48 Rupee |
| Currency | Rixdollar (1796-1828) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 13.86 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#142556 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elephant facing left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BY WISDOM AND FORCE
48
TO ONE RUPEE
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1⁄48 Rupee (Trial Strike) 1794 from Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) made of Copper weighing 13.86 g is that it is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples existing in the world. It is considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists and historians, and its rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after piece.
