CNG 88, Lot: 1973. Estimate $200. Sold for $900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SRI LANKA, Colonial (as Ceylon). George III. King of Great Britain, 1760-1830. CU 2 Stivers (34mm, 18.23 g, 6h). Heaton (Birmingham) mint. Dated 1815. Laureate and draped bust right / Elephant standing left. KM 82.1. UNC, attractive deep olive-purple toning.

From the HLT Collection.