Country: Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Great Britain Rules
King: George V (1910-1936)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Mintage: 500,000
Years: 1928 (1919-1929)
Value: 50 Cents (0.5)
Currency: Rupee (1871-1972)
Composition: Silver (.550)
Weight: 5.8 g.
Diameter: 23.3 mm
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Grade: AU/XF
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: Yes
References: KM# 109a
Obverse:
Crowned bust of King George V facing left, legend around.
Lettering: GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA •
Engraver: Edgar Bertram Mackennal.
Reverse:
Denomination on either side of a palm tree, date below, legend around in English and in Sinhala.
Lettering:
CEYLON
50
CENTS
௫௦.௧தம
ශන ඵණහ
•1928•
Translation: Fifty Cents. 1928
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