CYPRUS SILVER 9 PIASTRES 1907 KING EDWARD COIN RARE

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CYPRUS SILVER 9 PIASTRES 1907 KING EDWARD COIN RARE

KEY DATE

A nice one year type 

Key date

LOW MINTAGE: 60,000 ONLY 

Issuer Cyprus 
King Edward VII (1901-1910)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1907
Value 9 Piastres (1⁄20)
Currency Pound (1879-1955)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 5.65 g
Diameter 23.7 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number N# 12474
References KM# 9

Obverse

Crowned bust to right. DeS (=De Saulles) in relief below and in a circle the inscription: EDWARDVS VII DEI GRATIA REX IMPERATOR

Script: Latin

Lettering: EDWARDVS VII DEI GRATIA REX IMPERATOR

Engraver: George William de Saulles Read more on Wikipedia

 

Reverse

A crowned schied of arms which divides date 1907. The crown rests on a scroll inscribed CYPRUS and the value is set out in words NINE PIASTRES around the lower edge of of the design

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CYPRUS
19 07
NINE PIASTRES