CEYLON: George IV, 1820-1830, AR 2/3 rixdollar, ND (1823), KM-, Prid-, countermarked royal crown on Madras Presidency Arcot 1/2 rupee (KM-413), EF on VF host, RRR, ex Solar Collection. The persistent coin shortage led to a special import of East India Company's Madras "Arcot" half 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 2/3 rixdollar or 8 fanams.

Estimate: USD 300 - 400