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50 Cents - George V
| Silver (.800) | 5.8319 g | 23.3 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1913-1917 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50) |
| Currency | Rupee (1871-1972) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 5.8319 g |
| Diameter | 23.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#22520 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
Denomination
Scripts: Latin, Sinhala, Tamil
Lettering:
CEYLON
50
CENTS
௫௦.௧தம
ශන ඵණහ
·1917·
Translation: Fifty Cents
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in Sri Lanka, which was then known as Ceylon. The coin was issued during the reign of King George V, who ruled from 1910 to 1936. During this time, Sri Lanka was still a British colony, and the coin reflects this history, featuring an image of the king on one side and a Ceylonese design on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting also speaks to the island's rich mineral resources and its strategic location along trade routes. Today, this coin is a valuable collector's item, offering a glimpse into Sri Lanka's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1917 | 1073000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents - George V 1913-1917 coin.
