Ceylon Victoria 1/2 half Cent 1898 Queen Victoria coin
Features
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
|---|---|
| Years | 1870-1901 |
| Value | ½ Cent (0.005) |
| Currency | Rupee (1871-1972) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.36 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 12112 |
| References | KM# 91 |
Obverse
Crowned bust facing left
Lettering:
VICTORIA
QUEEN
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon ![]()
Reverse
Denomination outside circle, palm tree and Sinhalese and Tamil lettering within
Lettering:
CEYLON · HALF · CENT
1/2 සතය சதம்
· 1898 ·
Translation: 1/2 [of] One Cent
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon ![]()