The Lissner Collection, Lot: 81. Estimate $750. Sold for $4700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CEYLON (SRI LANKA), Colonial. British. George III. 1760-1820. Proof Pattern Æ 1/48 Rupee (31mm, 13.86 g, 6h). Pattern for United East India Company. Soho (Birmingham) mint. Dated 1794. KM Pn1; Cr 21; Pridmore 259. In NGC encapsulation graded Proof 64. A superb gem coin toned on the high points and more red toward the center. About 60% red.