5 Cents - Victoria (Pattern) 1891 front 5 Cents - Victoria (Pattern) 1891 back
5 Cents - Victoria (Pattern) 1891 photo
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5 Cents - Victoria Pattern

1891 year
Gold (.900) 38.04 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972)
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Type
Pattern
Year
1891
Value
5 Cents (0.05)
Currency
Rupee (1871-1972)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
38.04 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#316937
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Denomination outside circle, palm tree and Sinhalese and Tamil lettering within

Lettering:
CEYLON . FIVE . CENTS
සතඵය ௫.சதம்
· 1891 ·

Translation: Five Cents

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Cents - Victoria (Pattern) 1891 from Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) made of Gold (.900) weighing 38.04 g 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.