1 Rixdollar - George IV

Features

Issuer Sri LankaCeylon (1597-1972)
King George IV (1820-1830)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1821
Value 1 Rixdollar
Currency Rixdollar (1796-1828)
Composition Silver (.892)
Weight 8.98 g
Diameter 26.8 mm
Thickness 1.9 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
15734
References KM# 84,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Pr# 82
Fred Pridmore ; 1960. Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations to the End of the Reign of George VI 1952 / Part 1. European Territories. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 4 more volumes.

Obverse

Lettering above Elephant and wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CEYLON
ONE
RIX DOLLAR
1821

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci

Reverse

Laureate bust facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIUS IV D:G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D:

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci

Edge

Smooth

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1821  Photo 400 000 $ 400 $ 400 $ 2300 97%
1821  7% Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rixdollar - George IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rixdollar - George IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rixdollar - George IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rixdollar - George IV
Heritage Auctions
2022 December 7 - 9 HKINF World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - Hong Kong 3103
Lot 35061
Internet Archive
7 Dec 2022 1821 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 4080.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rixdollar - George IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rixdollar - George IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rixdollar - George IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rixdollar - George IV
Heritage Auctions
2020 December 18 - 19 HKINF World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Hong Kong 3087
Lot 31037
Internet Archive
18 Dec 2020 1821 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 2400.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rixdollar - George IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rixdollar - George IV
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232342
Lot 63209
Internet Archive
12 Oct 2023 1821 AU
(NGC AU50)
USD 432.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rixdollar - George IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rixdollar - George IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rixdollar - George IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rixdollar - George IV
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232201
Lot 61389
Internet Archive
30 Dec 2021 1821 AU
(NGC AU Details (Reverse Scratched))
USD 360.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rixdollar - George IVPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rixdollar - George IV
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232022
Lot 64270
Internet Archive
27 May 2020 1821 AU
(PCGS AU Details (Cleaned))
USD 204.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rixdollar - George IV
Katz
Auction 80
Lot 1058
Internet Archive
5 Apr 2023 1821 XF USD 465.50
(EUR 431.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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