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 |
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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
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