Cyprus ½ Piastre - Edward VII, 1908
Information
Country
Cyprus
Currency
Pound
(1879 – 1955)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Piastre
Year
1908
Ruler
Edward VII
(1901–1910)
Composition
Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
5.83
Diameter (mm)
27.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Piastre from Cyprus. Issued in 1908. Struck in Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc). Measures 27.5 mm and weighs 5.83 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust to right. DeS (=De Saulles) in relief below and in circle inscription: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR
- Reverse
- 1/2 within the circle of beads and in a circle the inscription: · CYPRUS · HALF PIASTRE · 1908
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | 36K | rare |
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