CEYLON (SRI LANKA), Colonial. British. George III. 1760-1820. AR 96 Stivers (24mm, 18.32 g, 6h). Hammered coinage. Colombo mint. Dated 1808. KM 79; Cr 33. In NGC encapsulation graded AU 58. Nice AU with slight rub on the highest points. Gray overall toning. None graded higher for type. Extremely rare coin in this grade and rarely offered.
Purchased from Paul Davis.