CYPRUS 18 PIASTRE SILVER 1901 COIN IN UNC CONDITION

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CYPRUS 18 PIASTRE SILVER 1901 COIN IN UNC CONDITION

EXTREAMLY RARE IN SUCH CONDITION

Mintage: 200,000

Issuer Cyprus 
Queen Victoria (1879-1901)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1901
Value 18 Piastres (0.1)
Currency Pound (1879-1955)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 11.3104 g
Diameter 29.8 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number N# 12477
References KM# 7

Obverse

Crowned and veiled bust to left. DeS (=De Saulles) in relief below and in a circle inscription: VICTORIA•DEI•GRA•BRITT•REG•FID•DEF•IND•IMP•

Lettering:
VICTORIA•DEI•GRA•BRITT•REG•FID•DEF•IND•IMP•
DeS.

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 (EIGHTEEN PIASTRES) around the lower edge of the design.

Lettering:
CYPRUS
19 01
EIGHTEEN PIASTRES