| Location | Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972) |
|---|---|
| Year | 1897 |
| Type | Award medal |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 41.6 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | |
| Period | |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) | W&E#3318A1 |
| Obverse description | Crowned veiled bust left |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP 1837-1897 |
| Reverse description | Elephant standing left in front of temple, within star collar |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | CEYLON TO COMMEMORATE SIXTY YEARS OF HER MAJESTY`S REIGN THE RT HON. SIR J. WEST RIDGEWAY. K.C.S.I. GOVERNOR. |
| Mintage | |
| Numisquare ID | 3850778580 |
| Comments |