St. James's / CNG
Auction 29 - The Lissner Collection 1-2 August 2014
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CEYLON (SRI LANKA), Colonial. British. George III. 1760-1820. Proof Pattern AR Rixdollar (26mm, 5.59 g, 6h). London mint. Dies by Thomas Wyon Jr. Dated 1812. KM Pn3; Pr. 254. In NGC encapsulation graded Proof 66 WINGS APPROVED. Gem toned proof over iridescent violet and blue surfaces. Struck without a collar. Finest known specimen. This absolute wonder coin is by far the rarest pattern of Ceylon with only four or five known.
Purchased from Meridian Coin Company, February 1971.
One of the greatest British colonial rarities. The Climpson specimen, ex Ford, Chomley, Murdoch and Nobleman sold at Noble's in 2009 for 19,000 AUD (approx $17,500) hammer at the time.
Purchased from Meridian Coin Company, February 1971.
One of the greatest British colonial rarities. The Climpson specimen, ex Ford, Chomley, Murdoch and Nobleman sold at Noble's in 2009 for 19,000 AUD (approx $17,500) hammer at the time.