Lot 5419
Sale 96 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Ceylon (Sri Lanka), under Portuguese rule, silver tanga 1631, obv. ornate arms, rev. gridiron of St. Lawrence S - L, (KM.9.1, cf.M.2143 [date with countermarek]). Fine - very fine, rare.
The Portuguese fort at Colombo was the fortress of St. Lawrence. This is the first dated issue.
- Estimate
- $120
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $140