© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
2 Rixdollars Trial Strike
1812 year| Silver | 12.82 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1802-1820) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1812 |
| Value | 2 Rixdollars |
| Currency | Rixdollar (1796-1828) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.82 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#142553 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Elephant facing left, date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1812
Engraver: Thomas Wyon the Younger
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Rixdollars (Trial Strike) 1812 from Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) made of Silver weighing 12.82 g 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 fascinating piece of Sri Lankan history.
