Cyprus 9 Piastres - Victoria, 1901

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Cyprus Cyprus
Currency Pound (1879 – 1955)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 9 Piastres
Year 1901
Ruler Victoria (1837–1901)
Composition Silver (.925)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.65
Diameter (mm) 23.7
Demonetized Yes

Description

9 Piastres from Cyprus. Issued in 1901. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 23.7 mm and weighs 5.65 g.

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•
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 (NINE PIASTRES) around the lower edge of the design.
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vg f vf xf au Comment Frequency
1901  600K € 5,40 € 14,00 € 27,00 € 50,00 € 310,00 99%
1901  — — — — — — Proof 3%

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