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50 Cents - Victoria
| Silver (.800) | 5.8319 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1892-1900 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50) |
| Currency | Rupee (1871-1972) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 5.8319 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#15731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
Reverse
Crowned bust facing left
Lettering:
VICTORIA
QUEEN
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 Queen Victoria, who ruled the British Empire, of which Ceylon was a part. The coin's design features the profile of Queen Victoria on one side and a depiction of a Ceylonese lion on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was also significant, as it reflected the country's rich mineral resources and its role in the global economy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 | 750000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 | 450000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1899 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents - Victoria 1892-1900 coin.
