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© Heritage Auctions
1⁄96 Rixdollar
1802 year| Silver plated bronze | 9.6 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1802-1820) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1802 |
| Value | 1⁄96 Rixdollar |
| Currency | Rixdollar (1796-1828) |
| Composition | Silver plated bronze |
| Weight | 9.6 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#20990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Elephant facing left, date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1802
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1802 Sri Lanka 1/96 Rixdollar coin is that it features a unique blend of European and Asian design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of a crowned lion, a common symbol of European royalty, while the reverse side features a depiction of a mythical creature known as a "Kirtimukha" (a lion-like creature with an elephant's body and a human face), which is a popular motif in Sri Lankan art and architecture. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that occurred in Sri Lanka during the period of Dutch colonization.
