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CYPRUS 4,5 SILVER PIASTRE 1901 QUEEN VICTORIA IN AU
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CYPRUS 4,5 SILVER PIASTRE 1901 QUEEN VICTORIA IN AU
Rare one year type!
Mintage: 400,000
| Issuer | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1879-1901) |
| 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
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