| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Denomination | 1/4 cents |
| Alloy | Copper |
| Diameter | 14.3 mm |
| Thickness | .0 mm |
| Weight | 1.18 gms |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
| DieAxis | O° |
Edward VII - Quarter Cent
A definitive Ceylon decimal currency Quarter Cent copper coin, the use of which was abandoned and demonetized by Order in Council dated 1909 October 18th with effect from 1910 July 1st.
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Obverse : Crowned bust of Edward to right in relief in the center of the legend EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR, along periphery. Engraver initials DES in relief below.
Reverse : A Talipot palm in the center with Left Sinhala ¼ satheyer Right Tamil @_|.Satam;. CEYLON . QUARTER . CENT and year below along periphery.
| Pridmore | Year | Alloy | Issue | Mint | Proof | Gold |
| 251 | 1904 | Cu | 102,625 | Calcutta | 251A | 251B |
A number of precious metal Indian Mint restrikes
are listed for many of the Victorian Ceylon copper Coins. However for Edward VII only in Gold only for the 1904 Quarter cent.
The Dick Ford collection
(in Taisei-Baldwin-Gillio Auctions #19 Ceylon 1995 February 23. Singapore lot#226)
sold it for hammer price of $950/-.(+10% buyers premium).
The coin was scaned at 300dpi and the images are displayed at 300dpi.