© Eppli
© Eppli
2 Stuiver
| Copper | 25.25 g | 31.4 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| Period | Dutch occupation (1640-1802) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1783-1793 |
| Value | 2 Stuiver |
| Currency | Stuiver (1660-1796) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 25.25 g |
| Diameter | 31.4 mm |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#15737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Denomination
Lettering:
1783
ஒர
Translation: Half Fanam
Edge
Plain
Comment
Jaffna Mint, Tamil lettering.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Stuiver coin from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) is that it was issued during the Dutch colonial period, and it features an image of a lion on one side and a V.O.C. (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie) monogram on the other side. The V.O.C. was a Dutch trading company that played a significant role in the colonization of Sri Lanka. The lion image on the coin symbolizes the Dutch colonial power, while the V.O.C. monogram represents the company's influence on the island's economy and trade. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the complex and multifaceted nature of Sri Lanka's colonial past.
