| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Denomination | 1/12 RixDollar |
| Alloy | Copper |
| Type | Struck |
| Diameter | 29. mm |
| Thickness | mm |
| Weight Legal | 36.27 gms |
| Weight | 32.78 gms |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Dump |
| Die Axis | O° |
| Mint | Ceylon |
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Obverse : Within a beaded circle between two plain circles
an elephant facing left. The year 1812 below
Reverse : Within a beaded circle between two plain circle
:CEYLON.GOVERNMENT
The fraction of value to Rix Dollar 12 at center.
This coin is 9.3% under weight which is probably not unexpected for a worn out dump.
For more details see higher VG+ grade 1812 dump
Text from
* Ceylon Coins and Currency By H. W. Codrington. Colombo 1924
Page 156 Chapter XI British - Coins struck in Ceylon. Plate 157.
The G- grade coin was scanned at 300 dpi and the images are displayed at 200 dpi. This coin was purchased in Lanka many years ago when I could not afford any better grade.