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Country: Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Great Britain Rules
Queen: Victoria (1837-1901)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Mintage: 1,200,000
Years: 1895 (1892-1900)
Value: 25 Cents (0.25)
Currency: Rupee (1871-1972)
Composition: Silver (.800)
Weight: 2.8 g. (2.9160 g)
Diameter: 17.85 mm
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Grade: F/VF (3 points on 2 of value)
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: Yes
References: KM# 95
Obverse:
Crowned bust of Queen Victoria facing left.
Lettering:
VICTORIA
QUEEN
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon.
Reverse:
Denomination and date below.
Lettering:
CEYLON
25
CENTS
௨௫ சதம்.
ශත චිසිපත
·1895·
Translation: Twenty Five Cents
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon.
Edge:
Reeded.
Reference : KM# 95
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces6...
Collection : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India