© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
½ Cent - Victoria Pattern
1891 year| Gold (.900) | 4.71 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1891 |
| Value | ½ Cent (0.005) |
| Currency | Rupee (1871-1972) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 4.71 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#316933 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Denomination outside circle, palm tree and Sinhalese and Tamil lettering within
Lettering:
CEYLON · HALF · CENT
1/2 සතය சதம்
· 1891 ·
Translation: 1/2 [of] One Cent
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Cent - Victoria (Pattern) 1891 from Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) made of Gold (.900) weighing 4.71 g is that it was designed by George William De Saulles, a British engraver and designer, who was known for his work on various coins and medals during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
