96 Stivers
| Silver | 17.76 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1802-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1808-1809 |
| Value | 96 Stivers (2) |
| Currency | Rixdollar (1796-1828) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.76 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#15732 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Elephant facing left, date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1808
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 96 Stivers coin from Sri Lanka, also known as Ceylon, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country. The coin was issued in 1808-1809, just a few years before the British Empire took control of Sri Lanka from the Dutch, who had colonized the island nation since 1658. This coin is a symbol of the transition period between the Dutch and British colonial eras in Sri Lanka's history.
