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48 Stivers
| Issuer | Government of Ceylon |
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| Year | 1803-1809 |
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| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
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| Obverse description | Central field bears the large denomination numerals '48' above the abbreviation 'ST' (for Stivers), all rendered in bold raised characters within a radiating sunburst pattern of fine lines and pellet dots. The circular legend 'CEYLON GOVERNMENT 48 ST' runs around the periphery in Latin lettering, separated from the central device by an inner ring of pellets. The entire design is enclosed within a milled border of fine dentils. |
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| Reverse description | A Ceylon elephant, facing left with trunk lowered, stands in profile upon a plain ground line rendered as a rope or cable motif, evoking the island's historic association with these animals. The elephant is depicted in naturalistic relief with fine detailing on the hide, ear, and tusks. Below the ground line, within a lower register separated by a horizontal rule, the year of issue appears in large numerals. The whole design is enclosed within a rope-style inner circle and an outer milled dentil border. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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