Country: Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Great Britain Rules
King: George V (1910-1936)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Mintage: 800,000
Years: 1920 (1919-1929)
Value: 50 Cents (0.5)
Currency: Rupee (1871-1972)
Composition: Silver (.550)
Weight: 5.7 g.
Diameter: 23.3 mm
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Grade: F/VF
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: Yes
References: KM# 109a
Obverse:
Crowned bust facing left
Lettering: GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA.
Engraver: Edgar Bertram Mackennal
Reverse:
Denomination
Lettering:
CEYLON
50
CENTS
௫௦.௧தம
ශන ඵණහ
·1920·
Translation: Fifty Cents
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge:
Reeded
Comments:
The 'B' mint mark is incused on the crown
Reference : KM# 109a
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : George V - King Emperor (1910-1936) of United Kingdom & British India