½ Cent coin from Ceylon (Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, ශ්රී ලංකා ප්රජාතාන්ත්රික සමාජවාදී ජනරජය). The coin was circulated in 1904 - 1909 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: Ceylon
Continents: Asia
Groupings: South Asia
Denomination: ½ Cent
Value: 1/2 Cent (0.005)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1904 - 1909
Numismatic period: Rupee (1871 - 1972)
Year demonetized: Yes
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 18.3 mm.
Thickness: 1.4 mm.
Weight: 2.5 g.
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Mint: Kolkata / Calcutta / Murshidabad
Obverse: King Edward VII
Obverse lettering: EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR
Reverse: Palm tree
Reverse lettering: CEYLON · HALF · CENT 1/2 සතය சதம் · 1908 ·
Reverse translation: 1/2 [of] One Cent
Edge: Smooth
👑 Kings: Edward VII (1901 - 1910)
