Ceylon 1 cent, 1910, King Edward VII, Tails: Talipot Palm Tree and Text

This coin is in Fair/Good condition and was put in a coin sleeve by the previous collector.

The Ceylon 1 Cent 1910 coin was issued during the reign of King Edward VII and is part of the standard circulation coins of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Here are some key details:

Obverse: Features a crowned bust of King Edward VII facing right, with the legend "EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR" and the engraver's initials "DES" below.

Reverse: Displays a Talipot palm tree with the Sinhala word "සතය" (Sathaya) on the left and the Tamil word "சதம்" (Chatam) on the right, within an inner circle. The denomination "ONE CENT" and the date "1910" are also shown.

This coin was minted at the Royal Mint in Calcutta, Indi

Country Ceylon
Period King Edward VII (1902 - 1910)
Currency Sri Lankan rupee
Coin type Circulation coins
Denomination 1 cent
Year 1910
Ruler Edward VII
Composition Copper
Edge type Smooth
Shape Round
Alignment Medal (0°)
Weight (g) 4.72
Diameter (mm) 22.5
Thickness (mm) 1.7