25 Cents - Edward VII (1902 - 1910)
Features
| Denomination | 25 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 98 |
| Weight (g) | 2.91 |
| Diameter (mm) | 18 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.4 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.800) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 1.78 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by George William de Saulles
Lettering:
EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR
DES
Description:
Crowned bust of Edward to right in relief in the center of the legend, along periphery. Engraver initials DES in relief below.
EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR
DES
Description:
Crowned bust of Edward to right in relief in the center of the legend, along periphery. Engraver initials DES in relief below.
Reverse
Lettering:
CEYLON
2 5
CENTS
· 1910 ·
Description:
A Talipot palm in the center dividing the numerals 2 5. Left Tamil 25.Satam; Right Sinhala sather visipaha, along periphery. Above CEYLON Below CENTS and year of issue.
CEYLON
2 5
CENTS
· 1910 ·
Description:
A Talipot palm in the center dividing the numerals 2 5. Left Tamil 25.Satam; Right Sinhala sather visipaha, along periphery. Above CEYLON Below CENTS and year of issue.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | 400,000 | Not Common | |
| 1902 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1903 | 400,000 | Not Common | |
| 1903 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1907 | 120,000 | Not Common | |
| 1908 | 400,000 | Not Common | |
| 1909 | 400,000 | Not Common | |
| 1910 | 800,000 | Common |