CYPRUS 4,5 SILVER PIASTRE COIN 1901 QUEEN VICTORIA NGC AU55

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CYPRUS 4,5 SILVER PIASTRE COIN 1901 QUEEN VICTORIA NGC AU55

Rare one year type!

Mintage: 400,000

Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1901
Value 4 1/2 Piastres (1/40)
Currency Pound (1879-1955)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 2.82 g
Diameter 19.5 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number N# 12472
References KM# 5

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

A crowned shield of arms with Lusignan lion on it which divides the date 1901. The crown rests on a scroll inscribed CYPRUS and the value is set out in words (FOUR AND HALF PIASTRES) around the lower edge of the design.

Lettering:
CYPRUS
19 01
FOUR & A HALF PIASTRES