Coins, Paper Money, Tokens and Historical Medals

CEYLON, George IV, Rixdollar, 1821 (KM. 84); a silver Shilling-sized coin, worn flat and engraved with an elephant above a plaque inscribed hindoostan, named (A Token of Remembrence (sic) to a Sister, A Gift from Serjt W. Smith to Elizth. Setchell as a mark of Love and Affection, 1808) [2]. First about very fine, the reverse enamelled, set in a gilt pin-brooch; second fine and pierced for suspension, an unusual pair £100-150