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48 Stivers
1803 year| Silver | 9.06 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1802-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1803 |
| Value | 48 Stivers (1) |
| Currency | Rixdollar (1796-1828) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.06 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#15736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Elephant facing right with date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1803
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 48 Stivers 1803 coin from Sri Lanka (then known as Ceylon) is that it was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time. The use of silver in coinage was a symbol of the country's wealth and prosperity, and it was a testament to the advanced economic and technological capabilities of the ancient Sri Lankan civilization.
