25 cents coin, Ceylon, 1925: King George V (1865–1936)
Category
Coins and medals
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
17 mm (Dia)
Place of origin
Sri Lanka
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 32486.2
Summary
Silver coloured coin from Ceylon, the obverse with the raised crowned head of a male in profile: GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA. On the reverse with a circle within which is a palm tree with some letters on either side and around the edge: CEYLON / 25 / CENTS / 1925. Coin collection.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.