Antique 1870 British Ceylon 1 Cent Copper Coin - Queen Victoria Era

Antique 1870 British Ceylon 1 Cent Copper Coin - Queen Victoria Era Antique 1870 British Ceylon 1 Cent Copper Coin - Queen Victoria Era Coins

An attractive 19th-century colonial piece: a genuine 1870 1 Cent coin from British Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka).
Historical Details: This represents the highly collectible first year of issue for this iconic type. The reverse side prominently features a native palm tree flanked by the value written in local Sinhalese and Tamil scripts.
Composition: Copper / Bronze.
Condition: Authentic circulated condition with a lovely, stable dark-chocolate brown patina. All text, numbers, and the intricate leaves of the palm tree remain remarkably clear and crisp. Completely uncleaned to preserve its numismatic integrity.A fantastic addition for collectors focused on the British Empire, Asian colonial history, or 19th-century world coinage.

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