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2 Rixdollars Trial Strike
| Issuer | Ceylon (1597-1972) |
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| Year | 1812 |
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| Value | 2 Rixdollars |
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| Obverse description | Central field displays the denomination within a recessed rectangular cartouche bearing the legend TWO / RIX-DOLLAR in two lines. Above the cartouche, a large Imperial crown with fleurs-de-lis and cross pattée surmounts the design. The legend CEYLON arcs along the upper periphery, while CURRENCY runs along the lower periphery. Below the cartouche, a decorative ribbon scroll bears the royal motto DIEU ET MON DROIT. The coin exhibits a heavily reeded border characteristic of pattern coinage of the period. |
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| Obverse lettering | CEYLON TWO RIX-DOLLAR DIEU ET MON DROIT CURRENCY (Translation: God and my right) |
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| Mintage | 1812 |
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