George V - 25 Cents 1917 - British Ceylon

Country:  Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Great Britain Rules - King George V (1910-1936)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Mintage: 300,000
Years: 1913 (1911-1917)
Value: 25 Cents (0.25)
Currency: Rupee (1871-1972)
Composition: Silver (.800)
Weight: 2.8 g.
Diameter: 15.5 mm
Thickness: 0.66 mm
Grade: XF/VF
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: Yes
References: KM# 105

Obverse:
Crowned bust of King George V facing left.

Lettering: GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA.

Engraver: Edgar Bertram Mackennal.

Reverse:
Denomination and date below.

Lettering:
CEYLON
25
CENTS
௨௫ சதம்.
ශත චිසිපත
·1917·

Translation: Twenty Five Cents.

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon.

Edge:
Reeded.

Referenz : KM# 105

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Sammlung : George V - King Emperor (1910-1936) of United Kingdom & British India