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½ Cent - Edward VII
| Copper | 2.5 g | 18.3 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VII (1901-1910) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1904-1909 |
| Value | ½ Cent (0.005) |
| Currency | Rupee (1871-1972) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#12113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
Denomination outside circle, palm tree and Sinhalese and Tamil lettering within
Lettering:
CEYLON · HALF · CENT
1/2 සතය சதம்
· 1908 ·
Translation: 1/2 [of] One Cent
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ Cent coin from Sri Lanka (then known as Ceylon) during the reign of Edward VII (1904-1909) is interesting because it was the smallest denomination coin issued during that time period, and it was made of copper, which was a common material for coins of that era.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | 2012000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1905 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 | 3056000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1909 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Cent - Edward VII 1904-1909 coin.
