Cyprus 18 Piastres - Victoria, 1901

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Cyprus Cyprus
Currency Pound (1879 – 1955)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 18 Piastres
Year 1901
Ruler Victoria (1837–1901)
Composition Silver (.925)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 11.3104
Diameter (mm) 29.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

18 Piastres from Cyprus. Issued in 1901. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 29.8 mm and weighs 11.31 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 (EIGHTEEN PIASTRES) around the lower edge of the design.
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf Comment Frequency
1901  200K € 31,00 € 37,00 € 160,00 99%
1901  — — — — Proof 2%

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