Cyprus 4½ Piastres - Victoria, 1901

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Cyprus Cyprus
Currency Pound (1879 – 1955)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 4½ Piastres
Year 1901
Ruler Victoria (1837–1901)
Composition Silver (.925)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.82
Diameter (mm) 19.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

4½ Piastres from Cyprus. Issued in 1901. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 19.5 mm and weighs 2.82 g.

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.
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.
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage g vg f vf xf Comment Frequency
1901  400K € 4,70 € 4,70 € 8,70 € 16,00 € 65,00 99%
1901  — — — — — — Proof 2%

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