© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
2 Stuiver
| Copper | 25.25 g | 29.3 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| Period | Dutch occupation (1640-1802) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1783-1792 |
| Value | 2 Stuiver |
| Currency | Stuiver (1660-1796) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 25.25 g |
| Diameter | 29.3 mm |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#22664 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Sinhala
Lettering:
1792
ලව
Translation: Half Fanam
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Stuiver coin from Sri Lanka, also known as Ceylon, is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during the Dutch colonial period. The coin was minted between 1783 and 1792 and was made of copper, weighing 25.25 grams. It features an image of a lion on one side and a Dutch inscription on the other. The use of the Dutch language and imagery on the coin reflects the influence of Dutch colonial rule over Sri Lanka during that time.
