1 Cent - George VI Trial Strike

€1.00
IssuerCeylon (1597-1972)
Year1942
TypeCoin pattern
Value1 Cent (0.01)
CurrencyRupee (1871-1972)
CompositionBakelite
Weight0.81 g
Dimensions22.4 mm
Thickness1.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Percy Metcalfe
Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn9
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust facing left
Obverse script
Obverse letteringGEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA.
Reverse descriptionDenomination outside circle, palm tree and Sinhalese and Tamil lettering within
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCEYLON · ONE · CENT සතය சதம் · 1942 ·
(Translation: One Cent)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1942  - -
Catalog ID3168847820
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