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5 Cents - Victoria
| Copper | 18.6 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1870-1892 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05) |
| Currency | Rupee (1871-1972) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 18.6 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#11354 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Denomination outside circle, palm tree and Sinhalese and Tamil lettering within
Lettering:
CEYLON . FIVE . CENTS
සතඵය ௫.சதம்
. 1890 .
Translation: Five Cents
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Cents coin from Sri Lanka (then known as Ceylon) during the reign of Queen Victoria (1870-1892) is interesting because it was made of copper, a metal that was widely used for coinage in the 19th century due to its durability and resistance to corrosion. Despite being a relatively small denomination, the coin weighed 18.6 grams, which was significant for a coin of its size and material. This fact highlights the importance of copper as a material for coinage during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 7009000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 | 1001000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1892 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - Victoria 1870-1892 coin.
