CYPRUS 3 SILVER PIASTRE COIN 1901 QUEEN VICTORIA PCGS AU50
Rare one year type!
Mintage: 300,000
Issuer | Cyprus |
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Queen | Victoria (1879-1901) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1901 |
Value | 3 Piastres (1/60) |
Currency | Pound (1879-1955) |
Composition | Silver (.925) |
Weight | 1.8851 g |
Diameter | 18.0 mm |
Thickness | 0.7 mm |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Number | N# 12471 |
References | KM# 4 |
Obverse
Crowned and veiled bust of Queen to the left. DeS (=De Saulles) in relief below and in circle inscription VICTORIA.DEI.GRA.BRITT.REG.FID.DEF.IND.IMP.
Lettering: VICTORIA.DEI.GRA.BRITT.REG.FID.DEF.IND.IMP.
Engraver: George William de Saulles
Reverse
Crown above a large figure 3 which divides the date 1901, all within a circle of beads, with CYPRUS above and PIASTRES below
Lettering:
CYPRUS
1901
3 PIASTRES