CEYLON: George IV, 1820-1830, AR 1/3 rixdollar, ND [1823], KM-85, Prid-25, countermarked crown on Madras Presidency Arcot ¼ rupee (KM-413), a few small reverse scratches, light toning, EF on VF-EF host. The persistent coin shortage led to a special import of East India Company's Madras "Arcot" quarter rupees. To retain these coins in local circulation, they were countermarked with a crown. They were declared current by local proclamations dated March 22, 1823 to pass at 1/3 rixdollar or 4 fanams.
Estimate: 200-300 USD