© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
¼ Cent - Edward VII Gold Pattern
1904 year| Gold (.900) | 2.37 g | 14.3 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VII (1901-1910) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1904 |
| Value | ¼ Cent (0.0025) |
| Currency | Rupee (1871-1972) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 2.37 g |
| Diameter | 14.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#423771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Palm Tree in Center with denomination in both Tamil and Sinhala. Encircled, the denomination in English, with State and date are placed.
Scripts: Latin, Sinhala, Tamil
Lettering:
CEYLON · QUARTER · CENT
1/4 සතය சதம்
· 1904 ·
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Plain
Comment
Likely a Presentation Piece or a proof of idea for the circulation issue of that year.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ¼ Cent - Edward VII (Gold Pattern) 1904 from Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) is that it was designed by George William De Saulles, a British artist and engraver who was known for his work on various coins and medals.
