1902 - 1910 - Ceylon
Edward VII - Fifty Cents

A definitive decimal currency 50 cent silver coin. Demonetized by proclamation of Governor dated 1942 July with effect from 1942 September 30th.

SPECIFICATIONS

Denomination 50 cents

Alloy Silver

Diameter 23.5 mm

Thickness mm

Weight 5.83 gms

Shape Round

Edge Grained

DieAxis O°

Edward~VII_50c_obverse Edward~VII_50c_reverse

KM #99

Obverse : Crowned Head of Edward VII to right in relief in the center with Engraver initials DES in relief below. Legend EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR broken by the crown, within dot circle along periphery with raised rim.
Reverse : A Talipot palm in the center dividing the numerals 1 0 . ශත පණහ in Sinhala on right, ௫0•சதம் in Thamil on left. Above CEYLON in scroll, Below CENTS and • year • within dot circle along periphery with raised rim.

Pridmore Year Alloy Issue Mint Proof
107 1902 Ag 800. 200,000 London 107A
108 1903 Ag 800. 800,000 London 108A
109 1910 Ag 800. 200,000 London

The coin was scaned at 300dpi and the images are displayed at 250dpi.

Pridmore	Year	Alloy	Issue	Mint	Proof
107	1902	Ag 800.	200,000	London	107A
108	1903	Ag 800.	800,000	London	108A
109	1910	Ag 800.	200,000	London

1902 - 1910 - Ceylon Edward VII - Fifty Cents

1902 - 1910 - Ceylon
Edward VII - Fifty Cents