CEYLON. Silver Rixdollar Pattern, 1812. London Mint. George III. NGC PROOF-66. KM-Pn3; Prid-254. Standing as the finest of just four or five examples, this immensely impressive example glistens with a near-liquimetal quality to the robustly and precisely struck surfaces. Deep gunmetal gray toning is further augmented by some hints of cobalt and magenta, with tantalizing luster radiating among the fields. An <strong>EXCEPTIONALLY RARE</strong> opportunity for a titan of not just the Ceylonese series, but British colonial issues more broadly, and one that pairs tremendously well with the previous lot of the same pedigree. Ex: Richard L. Lissner Collection (St. Jamess [with Classical Numismatic Group] 29 - 8/2014) Lot # 97.<p><p>Acquired from Meridian Coin Company, February 1971.
