Ceylon (1597-1972) ½ Cent - Victoria, 1891

Pattern

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ceylon (1597-1972) Ceylon (1597-1972)
Currency Rupee (1871 – 1972)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination ½ Cent
Year 1891
Ruler Victoria (1837–1901)
Composition Gold (.900)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 4.71
Diameter (mm) 18
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Cent from Ceylon (1597-1972). Issued in 1891. Struck in Gold (.900). Measures 18 mm and weighs 4.71 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust facing left
Reverse
Denomination outside circle, palm tree and Sinhalese and Tamil lettering within (1/2 [of] One Cent)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1891  — possibly unique for King Farouk Collection

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